It's amazing how much I've forgotten about the course of public health events over the last fifty or so years which affected all of our lives in American and beyond. Dr. Anthony S. Fauci played a key role in influencing the outcomes of a surprising number of crises. He was the right man in the right place at the right time, as he is first to acknowledge in his memoir On Call - A Doctor's Journey in Public Service (#1,265).
I was impressed by a number of things in Dr. Fauci's book; his incredible work ethic, stamina and willingness to get his hands dirty by continuing his patient-centered work. And always in the background, his faith and his family. Not least, Dr. Fauci was able to explain complex scientific concepts in a way that was easily comprehensible to a lay reader. No wonder he was sought after as a teacher and mentor.
His book inspired my admiration for the man. I was surprised recently when reading Stephanie Grisham's White House tell-all at the energy she employed at lashing out at him personally during the Covid debacle. All I could think of was that it must be difficult to be around someone who possesses integrity when you have none.
If you doubt there are still good people out there, read On Call. Your faith in humanity will be restored, and you'll learn a few things along the way. Highly recommended.
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