by Andrew Weil
First published 2009
Andrew Weil takes readers inside America's broken healthcare system to reveal how medical practice transformed from healing into crisis management. He argues that our current approach treats symptoms rather than addressing root causes of illness. Weil demonstrates how pharmaceutical companies, insurance systems, and medical institutions created a cycle that prioritizes profit over patient wellbeing. The book traces specific policy decisions and cultural shifts that led to skyrocketing costs and declining health outcomes. Weil presents actionable solutions for individuals and communities to reclaim control over their health. He offers readers a clear path toward understanding why our medical system fails so many people and provides concrete steps to create meaningful change.
Genres: medical, politics, social-issues, non-fiction, health
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action, investigative-journalism
272 pages · Hardcover · Hudson Street Press