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A review by ralovesbooks
Lifelines: A Doctor's Journey in the Fight for Public Health by Leana Wen
2.0
Thank you to Henry Holt Books for my free copy!
I was intrigued to read this memoir because the author was the public health commissioner in nearby Baltimore. In recounting her journey from immigrant child to high-ranking government official to subject matter expert in the wake of the pandemic, the thought-provoking principles of advocacy were occasionally clouded by what felt like an overly detailed (but impressive) list of accomplishments.
I was intrigued to read this memoir because the author was the public health commissioner in nearby Baltimore. In recounting her journey from immigrant child to high-ranking government official to subject matter expert in the wake of the pandemic, the thought-provoking principles of advocacy were occasionally clouded by what felt like an overly detailed (but impressive) list of accomplishments.