The Desperate Hours

In The Desperate Hours, award-winning journalist Marie Brenner provides a gripping, behind-the-scenes look at New York City during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. With unprecedented access to the New York-Presbyterian hospital system, Brenner shares the courageous efforts of doctors, nurses, and support staff as they battled the devastating virus across the five boroughs. Through over 200 interviews and vivid accounts from ICUs to makeshift clinics, the audiobook paints a powerful portrait of resilience and compassion amidst chaos, highlighting the deep commitment of those fighting to save lives in America’s largest metropolis.