The cost of comfort in public health communication
Exciting news—my new book, Crisis Averted, is out this TUESDAY! Things are really picking up.
- NYTimes: Today, I have an essay in the New York Times, adapted from the book, in which I argue that public health must prioritize telling the full truth—even when it's nuanced, troubling, or uncertain. Too often, the prevailing impulse is to offer unfounded reassurance or conceal tough truths. This is a mistake I see over and over again, from the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic to today’s messaging about H5N1.
In this newsletter, I aim to do just that—navigate tough or nuanced messages clearly—and I’m excited to bring that perspective to a wider audience through the New York Times and Crisis Averted.
Read it here (gift link, no paywall)
- Wall Street Journal: I woke up to an amazing surprise—a great review in the Wall Street Journal. They called Crisis Averted an “ambitious and, given its charge, surprisingly successful attempt to reset our relationship with the field of public health. With a judicious blend of candor, hopefulness and pragmatism, she calls out its mistakes, reminds us of its historic accomplishments and emphasizes the need for the discipline to adjust its strategies if its full promise is to be realized.”
Read it here (also a gift link)
Free Giveaway: Don’t forget—my publisher is giving away five copies of Crisis Averted. The sweepstakes ends on Friday, so jump in now.
Enter to win a copy using this linkWhere to Buy: If you're excited about Crisis Averted, you can support the book by preordering your copy today. Preorders make a big difference and help get the word out.
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