Literary Lubbock gives the public a chance to mingle with authors - LubbockOnline.com

Patrons of the literary arts will drink wine with the Texas Wineslinger and six other authors at 5:30 p.m. May 3 at Texas Tech’s McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center.

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Berk’s “Anatomy of a Kidnapping” came from a personal experience of being held in his home by an armed criminal. Berk is dean of the School of Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. He was living in Amarillo when he was held hostage. By establishing rapport with the kidnapper, he was able to keep his family safe.

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