AT DARIEN LIBRARY: BETH LAMBERT, AUTHOR OF "A COMPROMISED GENERATION"

On Thursday, October 28 at 7 p.m., Beth Lambert, author of "A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America's Children," will be the featured speaker at Darien Library.

"A Compromised Generation" reveals how seemingly benign elements of American culture are making millions of children chronically ill, disabled, or dysfunctional. Children are being diagnosed with illnesses such as autism, asthma, allergies, and ADHD at a breathtaking rate. The author reveals how environmental factors, specific American lifestyles, and pharmaceutical over-usage are at the root of the epidemic, and offers advice on how it can be reversed.

"'A Compromised Generation' is a thorough and gripping account of the new reality for millions of children and their families. Beth Lambert - a clever, dedicated and courageous parent armed with maternal instincts and persuasive scientific facts - shows us why "mothers know best." She explains how environmental insults have compromised the health and future of an entire generation and also provides well-researched strategies aimed at prevention. 'A Compromised Generation' is a must read for protecting our children." -- Deirdre Imus, president of the Deirdre Imus Environmental Center for Pediatric Oncology

Beth Lambert is a former healthcare consultant and teacher, and is currently the Executive Director of PEACE: Parents Ending America's Childhood Epidemic, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to education the public about the epidemic of chronic illness affecting our youth. The Q&A portion will also feature co-author Victoria Kobliner, MS, RD, a registered dietician with extensive experience using diet to help children with autism and related disorders.

A book signing will follow the presentation. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Refreshments will be served.

This program is part of the Library's Health & Wellness Series, "A Picture of Health," an extensive series of lectures, expert panels, computer workshops, and films. The schedule offers sessions on a variety of health issues, including nutrition, stress management, personal safety for children and teens, pain management, holistic medicine, sleep disorders, and medication management.

For more information, visit darienlibrary.org or call 203-655-1234. Darien Library is located at 1441 Post Road, Darien, Conn.

Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's).

(Attached images: headshot of Beth Lambert; cover image of book, "A Compromised Generation")