Unveiling the Dark Past of Minnesota’s State Hospitals
ReadersMagnet, a book marketing company, will showcase the eye-opening book “Asylum Scandals” by author Patricia Lubeck at the upcoming 2024 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 20-21, 2024.
Exploring the Haunting Past
“Asylum Scandals” delves into the sinister history of Minnesotas state hospitals, once notorious as insane asylums, from 1867 to 1915. The book shines a light on the illicit practices, corruption, violence, and mistreatment suffered by patients within those walls. Drawing from factual records and witness testimonies, each story recounted in the book reveals a harrowing reality of mental health treatment in the past.
Unveiling Hidden Truths
Through “Asylum Scandals,” readers are confronted with the grim realities faced by asylum patients in their supposed journey to recovery from mental illnesses. The book serves as a stark reminder of the dark chapters of history that cannot be erased.
Visit the Exhibit
Patrons of the L.A. Times Festival of Books can discover “Asylum Scandals” at the ReadersMagnet booth #225 during the event. It’s an opportunity to explore the captivating display of books and learn more about the chilling accounts within its pages.
Embark on a Journey
For those eager to uncover the disturbing secrets of Minnesotas state hospitals, “Asylum Scandals: Abuse, Torture, Corruption and Murder in Minnesotas State Hospitals” is available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. To explore more of Patricia Lubeck’s body of work, visit www.plubeck.com.
Author’s Journey
Patricia Lubeck’s background traces back to a small rural town in Southwestern Minnesota. Her career has been diverse, spanning from an ophthalmic assistant to a museum director. With her Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology, psychology, and sociology, she brings a unique perspective to the haunting narratives of asylum scandals.