This book group discusses popular topics and stories related to health, medicine and wellness. Participants should read the book in advance. Pick up a copy of the book discussion title at the library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Ice Bound: Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole. Ice Bound is the story of Dr. Jerri Nielsen, who volunteered to be the only doctor "wintering over" at the South Pole research station, cut off from the rest of the world for eight months, except by email and radio contact. During that time, she discovered that she had a lump in her breast. With the help of a video link-up, she performed a biopsy on herself and learned that she indeed had cancer.
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