Book signing coming to Jackson for ‘The Girl In The Iron Lung: The Dianne O’Dell Story’

JACKSON, Tenn. — A new book telling the powerful story of a Tennessee woman will be available at an upcoming event in the Hub City.

Courtesy: Acclaim Press

“The Girl In The Iron Lung: The Dianne O’Dell Story” describes the life of Dianne O’Dell, who spent most of her life in an iron lung due to complications from polio.

Dianne was well known throughout West Tennessee, and according to author William Beyer, her brother-in-law, she was the most searched item on Google Worldwide on the day of her death.

O’Dell passed in 2008 at the age of 61 when a power failure and the failure of an emergency generator cut off her breathing device’s functions.

Along with Dianne’s story, the book includes a foreword from actress Jane Seymour, who became friends with O’Dell.

Courtesy: Acclaim Press

Beyer will hold a book release and book signing on Saturday, November 18. The event will be held from 2-4 p.m. at Catbird Studio, located at 2100 Pleasant Plains Extension Suite G in Jackson.

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