# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rachel Beanland: "The Half Life" - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for an evening with author Rachel Beanland.About this EventWhen twenty-three-year-old Eileen O’Malley meets charismatic naval officer Paul Archer in a Charleston department store, she doesn’t expect to fall so hard, so fast. But Paul is funny and ambitious, and soon, Eileen’s got a ring on her finger and is following him to the tiny, sun-drenched Mediterranean island of La Maddalena, where Paul will be heading up Radiological Controls aboard a submarine tender.In La Maddalena, Eileen joins a makeshift community of navy wives who are hell-bent on making the island feel a little more like home. But for Eileen, whose brother died in Vietnam, home is a loaded word, and as she settles into life on the island—taking Italian lessons and learning to make culurgiones—she begins to love the place for all the ways it is not like where she comes from.Still, it doesn’t take long for Eileen to be confronted with the complexities of being an American abroad. The decision to send nuclear-powered subs into the La Maddalena Archipelago was a contentious one, and the U.S. government is doing whatever it can to ensure that the island—not to mention all of Italy—doesn’t go communist in the next election.When Italian activists and scientists begin to sound the alarm about possible nuclear contamination in the water, the island erupts in a series of protests, made worse by the ongoing mishaps of the U.S. Navy. Soon, Eileen’s marriage falters and her loyalties begin to shift as she is drawn into a web of secrets—and to a local journalist who forces her to imagine a life beyond the one she’s been handed.Atmospheric, sexy, and quietly defiant, The Half Life is a story of love, complicity, and awakening—of one woman forced to choose between loyalty to her husband and country and to the Italian locals who show her the high cost of American exceptionalism.About the Author:Rachel Beanland is the author of The House Is on Fire and Florence Adler Swims Forever, which won the National Jewish Book Award for Debut Fiction. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and earned her MFA in creative writing from Virginia Commonwealth University. She lives with her family in Richmond, Virginia.About the Program:Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm.A local bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program.There is no registration required for virtual attendance, simply visit the Enoch Pratt Free Library's Facebook or Youtube page. This is a seated event with spaces reserved for individuals with accessibility needs. ASL interpretation will also be available for attendees throughout the event. If you need additional accommodations to successfully participate, please let us know at events@prattlibrary.org or 443-768-0762. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baltimore/rachel-beanland-the-half-life/100001995471254238 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Baltimore - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Enoch Pratt Free Library - **lat**: 39.294555 - **long**: -76.617217 - **full address**: Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Rachel Beanland: "The Half Life" - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4795217d1532fdee116c8676fe6973afa5e17cff86f214830c916eae175b97df-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1785549624 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Rachel Beanland: "The Half Life" being held? - **A:** Rachel Beanland: "The Half Life" takes place on Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Rachel Beanland: "The Half Life"? - **A:** Rachel Beanland: "The Half Life" is organized by Enoch Pratt Free Library. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Enoch Pratt Free Library's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Enoch Pratt Free Library a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from 10 verified attendees on AllEvents. Enoch Pratt Free Library has 274+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Enoch Pratt Free Library has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Rachel Beanland: "The Half Life" is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baltimore, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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