In the heart of a devastated New Orleans, Sheri Fink's "Five Days at Memorial" meticulously recounts the harrowing ordeal at Memorial Medical Center in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. As the floodwaters rose, power lines fell, and the sweltering heat of a Louisiana summer bore down, the medical staff faced the unfathomable task of deciding who would live and who would not. Fink, blending her skills as a physician and investigative journalist, delivers an immersive narrative that thrusts the reader into the chaotic halls of a hospital cut off from the world, where the principles of medical ethics are tested against the harsh realities of a disaster. This gripping account is not just a chronicle of five days of desperation but a deep dive into the ethical maelanoma that challenges the very foundation of healthcare in times of crisis. Through extensive reporting, Fink unravels the complex decisions made as life and death hung in the balance, eventually leading to controversial accusations of euthanasia. "Five Days at Memorial" is a testament to human resilience and frailty, offering a profound exploration of how we care for the sick and vulnerable when society's structures crumble. It is a compelling reminder of our unpreparedness for calamity and an urgent call to action to remedy our shortcomings, ensuring dignity in death as well as life.