The Truro Library is hosting a talk with bestselling author Susannah Cahalan on Aug. 12.
Cahalan is known for writing “Brain on Fire,” which has sold over a million copies and was made into a 2016 film starring Chloë Grace Moretz. She also wrote “The Great Pretender,” which was shortlisted for a prestigious science book prize.
According to a community announcement, the library event is set for 6 p.m. and will feature Cahalan discussing her upcoming book, “The Acid Queen: The Psychedelic Life and Counterculture Rebellion of Rosemary Woodruff Leary.” This book, published by Viking in April 2025, aims to shed light on a significant figure in counterculture history.
Rosemary Woodruff Leary is often overshadowed by her husband, Timothy Leary. Timothy was a Harvard professor known for his controversial views on psychedelics. However, Rosemary was much more than just his partner. She was a beatnik and a psychonaut, deeply involved in the counterculture movement. According to the announcement, she played a crucial role in shaping the narrative around LSD and the media’s portrayal of the movement.
Susannah Cahalan
Cahalan’s research includes interviews, diaries, and unpublished sources, allowing her to present a comprehensive view of Rosemary’s life. The author aims to reclaim Rosemary’s story, which has been overlooked for decades.
“Cahalan details a piece of lost but fascinating history, the story of a woman who embodied an era of freedom, experimentation, and psychedelic adventure,” said Susan Orlean, author of “The Library Book.”
The Truro Public Library is located at 7 Standish Way in North Truro. Admission to the event is free. For more information, visit www.trurolibrary.org.
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