Author Marilyn Johnson Speaks At Ossining Library

OSSINING, N.Y. – Author Marilyn Johnson will discuss her third book, "Lives in Ruins: Archaeologists and the Seductive Lure of Human Rubble,” at the Ossining Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

Author Marilyn Johnson will discuss her third book, "Lives in Ruins: Archaeologists and the Seductive Lure of Human Rubble, at the Ossining Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
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by Stephanie Mojica

02/03/2015 3:00 p.m.

Johnson, a former Esquire magazine editor and Life magazine writer, wrote “Lives in Ruins” about the challenges many archaeologists face.

The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and Salon have all praised the book, which has settings ranging from New York and Rhode Island to Latin America.

“Lives in Ruins” was also honored as one of Publishers Weekly's 100 Best Books of 2014.

The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the library, 53 Croton Ave.

For more information, call 914-941-2416.

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