Healing Politics: A Doctor s Journey into the Heart of Our Political Epidemic

Healing Politics was published after Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's failed bid for the Michigan Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He recounts his roots and his journey to become Michigan's governor. I thoroughly enjoyed the bibliographic part of the book. Secondly, being an epidemiologist, seeing our challenges, especially while he served as Detroit's Health Director, he connects the dots for readers; that is, the cause and effect of the inequalities in American society, Thirdly, as a politician, he deconstructs current polices and structures that are impeding progress in the education, health, economic, criminal justice (and more) space. In his last chapter, he recommends 13 policies on how we should move forward. Few know what a progressive platform looks like. Debates during the democratic nomination process is not structured to look deeply into how policies can be implemented. However, by solely reading the last chapter, regardless if you support some, none, or all of the ideas put forth, one can get clarity of what a progressive platform looks like. I started reading Healing Politics before the killing of George Floyd and during the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. When I started, and because of the disparity in health Covid-19 outcomes, I thought, "How timely." Now, with the voices on the street asking, "Do you hear us now?", I can only reiterate, "How timely!"

I really wanted to like this. IO was rooting for Dr. El-Sayed for Governor of Michigan and I think he has some great ideas. However, I don't think he is much of an author. The middle third of the book, while he is discussing "America's Insecurity Epidemic" was very interesting. The preceding and following sections did not live up to expectations, however.

After listening to Dr. El-Sayed for some time now, it's a pleasure to experience some of his most insightful revelations in writing. He's exceptionally well-spoken and never wastes words while, in the tradition of astrophysicists Carl Sagan and Neil DeGrasse Tyson, he explains the medical ramifications of our current pandemic. He speaks from the heart and enriches our worldview in a most understandable way.

Could use more practical instruction and understanding of the book’s goal: empathy. Consider Dr Marshall Rosenberg books (died 2015) if you want to learn the difficult skills of empathy. Would love to create the society that Dr El-Sayed hopes for.

As someone who is running for state government, I appreciated the straightforward and easy to understand narrative by Abdul El-Sayed on his healthcare stance and field knowledge.

Dr. Elsayed provides a thorough assessment of the many issues that face our society and puts together a framework for how to approach solving these issues. Excellent read.

Impressive read. Shows great depth of human understanding and compassion.

Dr. El-Sayed skillfully threads his unique upbringing and life experiences with solid political analysis in this deeply personal memoir come political manifesto. He offers real hope to those of us who believe in a better America, one that looks after all of its citizens regardless of race or socio-economic status. The book manages to explore everything that’s wrong with our current political trajectory and gets to the heart of the “insecurity” epidemic plaguing all aspects of our lives. We must all heed his passionate cri du coeur for an inclusive politics based on empathy and love.

I went into this book thinking it was an explanation of why we need Medicare for All and left with hope of our future. Abdul explains not only the reasons for wanting his progressive ideas, but he uses his personal story to show where he is coming from. He could have easily wrote a pamphlet to explain why, instead he breaks down every issue simply and logically. In today’s political environment, it’s far too easy to get emotional, or being accused of being emotional, for explaining your beliefs. Abdul shows the human element of the policies and fact-based evidence to support it. This is a book I will cherish for time to come. I’m more excited for America’s political future now than I have ever been.

This book is truly a journey through the social thread of AMERICA. Dr. El Seyed, reveals and uncovers, so many facts of all the failings of our political , educational and health systems, and offers antidotes for a recovery that should be what America is.

Healing Politics was published after Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's failed bid for the Michigan Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He recounts his roots and his journey to become Michigan's governor. I thoroughly enjoyed the bibliographic part of the book. Secondly, being an epidemiologist, seeing our challenges, especially while he served as Detroit's Health Director, he connects the dots for readers; that is, the cause and effect of the inequalities in American society, Thirdly, as a politician, he deconstructs current polices and structures that are impeding progress in the education, health, economic, criminal justice (and more) space. In his last chapter, he recommends 13 policies on how we should move forward. Few know what a progressive platform looks like. Debates during the democratic nomination process is not structured to look deeply into how policies can be implemented. However, by solely reading the last chapter, regardless if you support some, none, or all of the ideas put forth, one can get clarity of what a progressive platform looks like. I started reading Healing Politics before the killing of George Floyd and during the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. When I started, and because of the disparity in health Covid-19 outcomes, I thought, "How timely." Now, with the voices on the street asking, "Do you hear us now?", I can only reiterate, "How timely!"

I really wanted to like this. IO was rooting for Dr. El-Sayed for Governor of Michigan and I think he has some great ideas. However, I don't think he is much of an author. The middle third of the book, while he is discussing "America's Insecurity Epidemic" was very interesting. The preceding and following sections did not live up to expectations, however.

After listening to Dr. El-Sayed for some time now, it's a pleasure to experience some of his most insightful revelations in writing. He's exceptionally well-spoken and never wastes words while, in the tradition of astrophysicists Carl Sagan and Neil DeGrasse Tyson, he explains the medical ramifications of our current pandemic. He speaks from the heart and enriches our worldview in a most understandable way.

Could use more practical instruction and understanding of the book’s goal: empathy. Consider Dr Marshall Rosenberg books (died 2015) if you want to learn the difficult skills of empathy. Would love to create the society that Dr El-Sayed hopes for.

As someone who is running for state government, I appreciated the straightforward and easy to understand narrative by Abdul El-Sayed on his healthcare stance and field knowledge.

Dr. Elsayed provides a thorough assessment of the many issues that face our society and puts together a framework for how to approach solving these issues. Excellent read.

Impressive read. Shows great depth of human understanding and compassion.

Dr. El-Sayed skillfully threads his unique upbringing and life experiences with solid political analysis in this deeply personal memoir come political manifesto. He offers real hope to those of us who believe in a better America, one that looks after all of its citizens regardless of race or socio-economic status. The book manages to explore everything that’s wrong with our current political trajectory and gets to the heart of the “insecurity” epidemic plaguing all aspects of our lives. We must all heed his passionate cri du coeur for an inclusive politics based on empathy and love.

I went into this book thinking it was an explanation of why we need Medicare for All and left with hope of our future. Abdul explains not only the reasons for wanting his progressive ideas, but he uses his personal story to show where he is coming from. He could have easily wrote a pamphlet to explain why, instead he breaks down every issue simply and logically. In today’s political environment, it’s far too easy to get emotional, or being accused of being emotional, for explaining your beliefs. Abdul shows the human element of the policies and fact-based evidence to support it. This is a book I will cherish for time to come. I’m more excited for America’s political future now than I have ever been.

This book is truly a journey through the social thread of AMERICA. Dr. El Seyed, reveals and uncovers, so many facts of all the failings of our political , educational and health systems, and offers antidotes for a recovery that should be what America is.

Healing Politics was published after Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's failed bid for the Michigan Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He recounts his roots and his journey to become Michigan's governor. I thoroughly enjoyed the bibliographic part of the book. Secondly, being an epidemiologist, seeing our challenges, especially while he served as Detroit's Health Director, he connects the dots for readers; that is, the cause and effect of the inequalities in American society, Thirdly, as a politician, he deconstructs current polices and structures that are impeding progress in the education, health, economic, criminal justice (and more) space. In his last chapter, he recommends 13 policies on how we should move forward. Few know what a progressive platform looks like. Debates during the democratic nomination process is not structured to look deeply into how policies can be implemented. However, by solely reading the last chapter, regardless if you support some, none, or all of the ideas put forth, one can get clarity of what a progressive platform looks like. I started reading Healing Politics before the killing of George Floyd and during the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. When I started, and because of the disparity in health Covid-19 outcomes, I thought, "How timely." Now, with the voices on the street asking, "Do you hear us now?", I can only reiterate, "How timely!"

I really wanted to like this. IO was rooting for Dr. El-Sayed for Governor of Michigan and I think he has some great ideas. However, I don't think he is much of an author. The middle third of the book, while he is discussing "America's Insecurity Epidemic" was very interesting. The preceding and following sections did not live up to expectations, however.

After listening to Dr. El-Sayed for some time now, it's a pleasure to experience some of his most insightful revelations in writing. He's exceptionally well-spoken and never wastes words while, in the tradition of astrophysicists Carl Sagan and Neil DeGrasse Tyson, he explains the medical ramifications of our current pandemic. He speaks from the heart and enriches our worldview in a most understandable way.

Could use more practical instruction and understanding of the book’s goal: empathy. Consider Dr Marshall Rosenberg books (died 2015) if you want to learn the difficult skills of empathy. Would love to create the society that Dr El-Sayed hopes for.

As someone who is running for state government, I appreciated the straightforward and easy to understand narrative by Abdul El-Sayed on his healthcare stance and field knowledge.

Dr. Elsayed provides a thorough assessment of the many issues that face our society and puts together a framework for how to approach solving these issues. Excellent read.

Impressive read. Shows great depth of human understanding and compassion.

Dr. El-Sayed skillfully threads his unique upbringing and life experiences with solid political analysis in this deeply personal memoir come political manifesto. He offers real hope to those of us who believe in a better America, one that looks after all of its citizens regardless of race or socio-economic status. The book manages to explore everything that’s wrong with our current political trajectory and gets to the heart of the “insecurity” epidemic plaguing all aspects of our lives. We must all heed his passionate cri du coeur for an inclusive politics based on empathy and love.

I went into this book thinking it was an explanation of why we need Medicare for All and left with hope of our future. Abdul explains not only the reasons for wanting his progressive ideas, but he uses his personal story to show where he is coming from. He could have easily wrote a pamphlet to explain why, instead he breaks down every issue simply and logically. In today’s political environment, it’s far too easy to get emotional, or being accused of being emotional, for explaining your beliefs. Abdul shows the human element of the policies and fact-based evidence to support it. This is a book I will cherish for time to come. I’m more excited for America’s political future now than I have ever been.

This book is truly a journey through the social thread of AMERICA. Dr. El Seyed, reveals and uncovers, so many facts of all the failings of our political , educational and health systems, and offers antidotes for a recovery that should be what America is.

Healing Politics was published after Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's failed bid for the Michigan Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He recounts his roots and his journey to become Michigan's governor. I thoroughly enjoyed the bibliographic part of the book. Secondly, being an epidemiologist, seeing our challenges, especially while he served as Detroit's Health Director, he connects the dots for readers; that is, the cause and effect of the inequalities in American society, Thirdly, as a politician, he deconstructs current polices and structures that are impeding progress in the education, health, economic, criminal justice (and more) space. In his last chapter, he recommends 13 policies on how we should move forward. Few know what a progressive platform looks like. Debates during the democratic nomination process is not structured to look deeply into how policies can be implemented. However, by solely reading the last chapter, regardless if you support some, none, or all of the ideas put forth, one can get clarity of what a progressive platform looks like. I started reading Healing Politics before the killing of George Floyd and during the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. When I started, and because of the disparity in health Covid-19 outcomes, I thought, "How timely." Now, with the voices on the street asking, "Do you hear us now?", I can only reiterate, "How timely!"

I really wanted to like this. IO was rooting for Dr. El-Sayed for Governor of Michigan and I think he has some great ideas. However, I don't think he is much of an author. The middle third of the book, while he is discussing "America's Insecurity Epidemic" was very interesting. The preceding and following sections did not live up to expectations, however.

After listening to Dr. El-Sayed for some time now, it's a pleasure to experience some of his most insightful revelations in writing. He's exceptionally well-spoken and never wastes words while, in the tradition of astrophysicists Carl Sagan and Neil DeGrasse Tyson, he explains the medical ramifications of our current pandemic. He speaks from the heart and enriches our worldview in a most understandable way.

Could use more practical instruction and understanding of the book’s goal: empathy. Consider Dr Marshall Rosenberg books (died 2015) if you want to learn the difficult skills of empathy. Would love to create the society that Dr El-Sayed hopes for.

As someone who is running for state government, I appreciated the straightforward and easy to understand narrative by Abdul El-Sayed on his healthcare stance and field knowledge.

Dr. Elsayed provides a thorough assessment of the many issues that face our society and puts together a framework for how to approach solving these issues. Excellent read.

Impressive read. Shows great depth of human understanding and compassion.

Dr. El-Sayed skillfully threads his unique upbringing and life experiences with solid political analysis in this deeply personal memoir come political manifesto. He offers real hope to those of us who believe in a better America, one that looks after all of its citizens regardless of race or socio-economic status. The book manages to explore everything that’s wrong with our current political trajectory and gets to the heart of the “insecurity” epidemic plaguing all aspects of our lives. We must all heed his passionate cri du coeur for an inclusive politics based on empathy and love.

I went into this book thinking it was an explanation of why we need Medicare for All and left with hope of our future. Abdul explains not only the reasons for wanting his progressive ideas, but he uses his personal story to show where he is coming from. He could have easily wrote a pamphlet to explain why, instead he breaks down every issue simply and logically. In today’s political environment, it’s far too easy to get emotional, or being accused of being emotional, for explaining your beliefs. Abdul shows the human element of the policies and fact-based evidence to support it. This is a book I will cherish for time to come. I’m more excited for America’s political future now than I have ever been.

This book is truly a journey through the social thread of AMERICA. Dr. El Seyed, reveals and uncovers, so many facts of all the failings of our political , educational and health systems, and offers antidotes for a recovery that should be what America is.

Healing Politics was published after Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's failed bid for the Michigan Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He recounts his roots and his journey to become Michigan's governor. I thoroughly enjoyed the bibliographic part of the book. Secondly, being an epidemiologist, seeing our challenges, especially while he served as Detroit's Health Director, he connects the dots for readers; that is, the cause and effect of the inequalities in American society, Thirdly, as a politician, he deconstructs current polices and structures that are impeding progress in the education, health, economic, criminal justice (and more) space. In his last chapter, he recommends 13 policies on how we should move forward. Few know what a progressive platform looks like. Debates during the democratic nomination process is not structured to look deeply into how policies can be implemented. However, by solely reading the last chapter, regardless if you support some, none, or all of the ideas put forth, one can get clarity of what a progressive platform looks like. I started reading Healing Politics before the killing of George Floyd and during the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. When I started, and because of the disparity in health Covid-19 outcomes, I thought, "How timely." Now, with the voices on the street asking, "Do you hear us now?", I can only reiterate, "How timely!"

I really wanted to like this. IO was rooting for Dr. El-Sayed for Governor of Michigan and I think he has some great ideas. However, I don't think he is much of an author. The middle third of the book, while he is discussing "America's Insecurity Epidemic" was very interesting. The preceding and following sections did not live up to expectations, however.

After listening to Dr. El-Sayed for some time now, it's a pleasure to experience some of his most insightful revelations in writing. He's exceptionally well-spoken and never wastes words while, in the tradition of astrophysicists Carl Sagan and Neil DeGrasse Tyson, he explains the medical ramifications of our current pandemic. He speaks from the heart and enriches our worldview in a most understandable way.

Could use more practical instruction and understanding of the book’s goal: empathy. Consider Dr Marshall Rosenberg books (died 2015) if you want to learn the difficult skills of empathy. Would love to create the society that Dr El-Sayed hopes for.

As someone who is running for state government, I appreciated the straightforward and easy to understand narrative by Abdul El-Sayed on his healthcare stance and field knowledge.

Dr. Elsayed provides a thorough assessment of the many issues that face our society and puts together a framework for how to approach solving these issues. Excellent read.

Impressive read. Shows great depth of human understanding and compassion.

Dr. El-Sayed skillfully threads his unique upbringing and life experiences with solid political analysis in this deeply personal memoir come political manifesto. He offers real hope to those of us who believe in a better America, one that looks after all of its citizens regardless of race or socio-economic status. The book manages to explore everything that’s wrong with our current political trajectory and gets to the heart of the “insecurity” epidemic plaguing all aspects of our lives. We must all heed his passionate cri du coeur for an inclusive politics based on empathy and love.

I went into this book thinking it was an explanation of why we need Medicare for All and left with hope of our future. Abdul explains not only the reasons for wanting his progressive ideas, but he uses his personal story to show where he is coming from. He could have easily wrote a pamphlet to explain why, instead he breaks down every issue simply and logically. In today’s political environment, it’s far too easy to get emotional, or being accused of being emotional, for explaining your beliefs. Abdul shows the human element of the policies and fact-based evidence to support it. This is a book I will cherish for time to come. I’m more excited for America’s political future now than I have ever been.

This book is truly a journey through the social thread of AMERICA. Dr. El Seyed, reveals and uncovers, so many facts of all the failings of our political , educational and health systems, and offers antidotes for a recovery that should be what America is.

Abdul does an incredible job of explaining complicated problems and correctly identifying the solution. Public health and politics are inextricably linked, but that's not immediately apparent to people who haven't studied public health in depth. Abdul essentially lays out everything I learned in grad school in a single book, and also leaves you feeling hopeful enough to work on fixing these problems yourself. Plus, the storytelling is very relatable and really hits home. I cannot recommend this book (and Abdul's podcast, America Dissected) enough!

A book that combines the narrative of Dr. Abdul’s life and the broken systems that cripple our nation, and proposes the necessary steps to try and fix them. As a public health student, I was very engaged and saw a different side of public health outside of a classroom. As a human being, I empathized with the stories and situations of others across the nation, and it solidified my purpose of service to others. All in all, an amazing read that I highly recommend.

I absolutely loved reading this book. It was wonderful to have the chance to learn more about Abdul’s background and to hear his narrative on what is going on in American politics. From diagnosing the U.S. with an epidemic of insecurity to addressing these insecurities with empathy and progressive politics, he takes the reader on a journey through improved political understanding and solutions for what ails us. I can’t wait for another book from Abdul and will for sure re-read this after some time!

Any one having history in school would know..Returned

A prescription for what we need in this moment.

I had to purchase this book. It’s an excellent read if you are into learning more about disparities, health care, and politics

Currently a MSc Public Health student, professor recommended this to me as an American living in the UK. I am so glad that I took his advice. Everything in this book lit a fire in me and made me so grateful that I have the opportunity to study this subject. I will now be recommending this to everyone ever.

Healing Politics was published after Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's failed bid for the Michigan Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He recounts his roots and his journey to become Michigan's governor. I thoroughly enjoyed the bibliographic part of the book. Secondly, being an epidemiologist, seeing our challenges, especially while he served as Detroit's Health Director, he connects the dots for readers; that is, the cause and effect of the inequalities in American society, Thirdly, as a politician, he deconstructs current polices and structures that are impeding progress in the education, health, economic, criminal justice (and more) space. In his last chapter, he recommends 13 policies on how we should move forward. Few know what a progressive platform looks like. Debates during the democratic nomination process is not structured to look deeply into how policies can be implemented. However, by solely reading the last chapter, regardless if you support some, none, or all of the ideas put forth, one can get clarity of what a progressive platform looks like. I started reading Healing Politics before the killing of George Floyd and during the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. When I started, and because of the disparity in health Covid-19 outcomes, I thought, "How timely." Now, with the voices on the street asking, "Do you hear us now?", I can only reiterate, "How timely!"

I really wanted to like this. IO was rooting for Dr. El-Sayed for Governor of Michigan and I think he has some great ideas. However, I don't think he is much of an author. The middle third of the book, while he is discussing "America's Insecurity Epidemic" was very interesting. The preceding and following sections did not live up to expectations, however.

After listening to Dr. El-Sayed for some time now, it's a pleasure to experience some of his most insightful revelations in writing. He's exceptionally well-spoken and never wastes words while, in the tradition of astrophysicists Carl Sagan and Neil DeGrasse Tyson, he explains the medical ramifications of our current pandemic. He speaks from the heart and enriches our worldview in a most understandable way.

Could use more practical instruction and understanding of the book’s goal: empathy. Consider Dr Marshall Rosenberg books (died 2015) if you want to learn the difficult skills of empathy. Would love to create the society that Dr El-Sayed hopes for.

As someone who is running for state government, I appreciated the straightforward and easy to understand narrative by Abdul El-Sayed on his healthcare stance and field knowledge.

Dr. Elsayed provides a thorough assessment of the many issues that face our society and puts together a framework for how to approach solving these issues. Excellent read.

Impressive read. Shows great depth of human understanding and compassion.

Dr. El-Sayed skillfully threads his unique upbringing and life experiences with solid political analysis in this deeply personal memoir come political manifesto. He offers real hope to those of us who believe in a better America, one that looks after all of its citizens regardless of race or socio-economic status. The book manages to explore everything that’s wrong with our current political trajectory and gets to the heart of the “insecurity” epidemic plaguing all aspects of our lives. We must all heed his passionate cri du coeur for an inclusive politics based on empathy and love.

I went into this book thinking it was an explanation of why we need Medicare for All and left with hope of our future. Abdul explains not only the reasons for wanting his progressive ideas, but he uses his personal story to show where he is coming from. He could have easily wrote a pamphlet to explain why, instead he breaks down every issue simply and logically. In today’s political environment, it’s far too easy to get emotional, or being accused of being emotional, for explaining your beliefs. Abdul shows the human element of the policies and fact-based evidence to support it. This is a book I will cherish for time to come. I’m more excited for America’s political future now than I have ever been.

This book is truly a journey through the social thread of AMERICA. Dr. El Seyed, reveals and uncovers, so many facts of all the failings of our political , educational and health systems, and offers antidotes for a recovery that should be what America is.