George Pelecanos Talks New Book About Animal Neglect

Acclaimed author and screenwriter George Pelecanos, known for his authentic portrayal of crime and gritty underbelly in The Wire, Treme, and more, chronicles Buster's profound life journey through unflinching prose in "Buster: A Dog." From a loving home to merciless abandonment, Buster's harrowing fictional experiences lay bare the systemic forces enabling widespread animal cruelty.

In conversation with DC Public Library Executive Director Richard Reyes-Gavilan, Pelecanos addresses how substance abuse, poverty, lack of resources, and severed human-animal bonds perpetuate animal cruelty. A vital conversation that shines a light on a disturbing, often-overlooked issue.

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