Edson College Presents: The Lady Behind the Lamp
Event description
- Arts and entertainment
- Free
- Health and wellness
Save the date! The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is excited to announce a new event in April, featuring author and Emeritus Professor Melissa Pritchard for a presentation and Q&A discussion of her newest novel, “Flight of the Wild Swan.” This latest work is a new, familial take on the story of Florence Nightingale, for which Pritchard has sought out nursing colleges across the country to bring these discussions to students, faculty, staff and university communities.
**We are providing FREE copies of “Flight of the Wild Swan” to the first 50 in-person attendees!** Arrive early to claim your copy.
About the novel
Sweeping yet intimate, Flight of the Wild Swan tells the story of Florence Nightingale, a brilliant, trailblazing woman whose humanity has been obscured beneath the iconic weight of legend. Read more...
About the author
Melissa Pritchard is an Emeritus Professor of English and Women's Studies at Arizona State University and has published eight award-winning books of fiction, a biography and collection of essays. Read more...