About this Event
About the Book:
The gripping psychological tale of a young doctor who fights to escape an early-1900s Philadelphia asylum—and expose the plot to destroy him.
About the Author:
Jess Wright is an internationally recognized psychiatrist whose debut novel, A Stream to Follow, is an award-winning account of a battlefield surgeon’s recovery from the psychological trauma of warfare. His second novel, Dance in a Madhouse, to be published in September, 2026 is a historical thriller that takes readers to the dawn of modern psychiatry.
A professor of psychiatry at the University of Louisville and leading expert in cognitive-behavior therapy, he is the first author of a trilogy of critically acclaimed medical books that help readers learn the key methods of this effective treatment. His research on therapy for depression has received multiple grant awards from the National Institutes of Health, and his self-help books have assisted many thousands in their paths toward wellness. He has lectured widely in Europe, Asia, South America, and the United States.
Jess is an avid gardener, choral singer, and fly-fisherman who lives in Louisville, Kentucky.
Event venue & nearby stays
Carmichael's Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, United States
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