Author’s Wine and Cheese at the Old Library- 

Annie Brewster, MD

August 25 5:00-7:00

Annie will be speaking on her book : The Healing Power of Storytelling 

In The Healing Power of Storytelling, Dr. Annie Brewster uses personal narrative, science-based research and concrete guidance to show patients, families and care providers how to craft and share their own stories in order to heal and move forward. The book offers extensive case studies from Dr. Brewster’s years of experience as a doctor working with patients, family’s and other care providers. Stories include people coping with terminal diagnosis; families grappling with grief, loss and trauma; individuals, families and health practitioners impacted by the opiate crisis; mental health diagnosis; and more. Also included are “takeaways” at the conclusion of each chapter and practical exercises and prompts incorporated throughout the book.