Friday, February 21 at 5:00 P.M.
(Adult Programming)

Join us at North Pocono Public Library for an evening with Lisa Conway for a discussion of her memoir, Shocked: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Illness and Silence of Shock Therapy.

Lisa Conway, local author, former social worker, and mental health advocate, writes candidly about her experience with mental illness and over 100 Electroconvulsive Therapy treatments.  With the unwavering support of her service dog – her lifeline in moments of disorientation – and the rhythmic solace of running, she discovered resilience, confidence, and a community that lifted her up. More than a memoir, this book is a call to action – exposing the truth about ECT’s lasting harm while doctors say it is “safe and effective.” Honest, heartbreaking, and ultimately inspiring, it is a testament to the human spirit’s ability to rise from darkness into light.