American Crisis

by Andrew Cuomo

First published 2020

Andrew Cuomo faces the greatest challenge of his political career when COVID-19 transforms New York into the nation's pandemic epicenter. As governor, he must navigate unprecedented decisions while the virus spreads rapidly through the state's population. Cuomo wrestles with hospital capacity, lockdown measures, and federal coordination as death tolls climb and resources dwindle. The crisis tests his leadership abilities and forces him to make choices that will affect millions of lives. Through daily briefings and emergency responses, he develops strategies to combat the outbreak while managing public fear and political pressure. The story reveals how one leader confronted an invisible enemy that threatened to overwhelm his state's healthcare system and economy. Cuomo's account captures the weight of responsibility during a historic public health emergency.

Genres: american, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, current-affairs, american-history

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: crisis, leadership

Setting: New York

Period: 2020s

320 pages · Hardcover · Crown

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