The Westland Public Library is proud to welcome award-winning author D.E. Johnson on Tuesday, July 23rd from 7-8 p.m. Mr. Johnson will share the history from his most recent historical mystery, Detroit Breakdown, a book set on the grounds of the former Eloise Hospital. The hospital is a place of legend and myth, and was an important part of the lives of many people in the Westland and greater Detroit area. Johnson will discuss Eloise as it was in the early 1900s as well as the changes in the institution through the Great Depression. He has other tricks up his sleeve as well, with many interesting tidbits from Detroit-area history. Johnson is the author of three Detroit-based historical mysteries: The Detroit Electric Scheme, set in the early electric car industry and winner of a Michigan Notable Book Award; Motor City Shakedown, which explores the first mob war in Detroit history and is also a winner of the Michigan Notable Book Award; and his newest, Detroit Breakdown, which is largely set at Eloise Hospital and looks at mental health treatment in the early 20th Century. Johnson's books will be sold at this event. Refreshments served. Andy Schuck Reference Librarian Westland Public Library 6123 Central City Parkway Westland, MI 48185 phone: (734) 326-6123
