On Call

A Doctor's Journey in Public Service

De: Anthony Fauci M.D.

Narrado por: Anthony Fauci M.D.

Duración: 19 h y 12 m

Resumen del Editor

The memoir by the doctor who became a beacon of hope for millions through the COVID pandemic, and whose six-decade career in high-level public service put him in the room with seven presidents

“An eventful autobiography [and] a classic American story…Gripping.”—The Washington Post

“One of the most consequential and most prominent [careers] in American medicine in the past fifty years.”—Jerome Groopman, The New Yorker

Anthony Fauci is arguably the most famous – and most revered – doctor in the world today. His role guiding America sanely and calmly through Covid (and through the torrents of Trump) earned him the trust of millions during one of the most terrifying periods in modern American history, but this was only the most recent of the global epidemics in which Dr. Fauci played a major role. His crucial role in researching HIV and bringing AIDS into sympathetic public view and his leadership in navigating the Ebola, SARS, West Nile, and anthrax crises, make him truly an American hero.

His memoir reaches back to his boyhood in Brooklyn, New York, and carries through decades of caring for critically ill patients, navigating the whirlpools of Washington politics, and behind-the-scenes advising and negotiating with seven presidents on key issues from global AIDS relief to infectious disease preparedness at home. ON CALL will be an inspiration for listeners who admire and are grateful to him and for those who want to emulate him in public service. He is the embodiment of “speaking truth to power,” with dignity and results.

©2024 Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. (P)2024 Penguin Audio

A life lived doing what you love.

If everyone could work doing what they loved to do what a world we would live in. If that work was in service to others it would be even more amazing.

The people who express hate for Tony Fauci should listen/read this book. I know it is not likely, but just imagine if they walked in his moccasins for even half of this book.

I forgot the parts about Ebola and Zika. Nice review of influenza scares from the 1970-90s.

His honesty

Touching story of a great healers life, the struggles and joy plus the balance with his personal life.

A Public Servant, An Esteemed Doctor, and Scientist

I almost balked at the length of the book, but it reads like a good novel. It’s the story of an incredible life, in an extraordinary time for the world. Dr. Fauci tells his story without denigrating those who held opposing views, and often made his life difficult. The history of the AIDS crisis, and other lesser pandemics, helped me understand how the COVID pandemic was inevitable. This is definitely worth reading, regardless of your opinion of his work.

Years of public service and selfless dedication to science

Fauci’s tireless professionalism is impressive. This good man met the moment over and over and over again for us the world and science.

A Truly Great Human Being

Listening to this book was as if Tony Fauci was sitting in my living room telling me about the pandemics, near pandemics, and flops he had experienced. Always a doctor first and an administrator second, third, or fourth.

An inspiring story of a life of service and great accomplishment.

It was a pleasure to hear the story read by the author who has become such a familiar figure in the field of public health.

Honor, Courage, and Commitment

Just wow. What an inspiring story by a truly humble public servant that has given his life to making our country and world a better place. The only sad thing is that it will not be read by those who might have the most to gain from it.

Inspirational Life

I loved the entire book, Doctor Fauci is a wonderful person and an example of a great dedicated civil servant. We are lucky we had his expertise to help humanity.

A true hero

Dr Fauci’s story is one of a man who dedicated his life to helping others. His knowledge and dedication has saved the lives of millions of people in the United States and the world. This book is well written and flows smoothly through his work and personal life. It is a must read for understanding the power of empathy and compassion.

Great biography and review of history

If you have interest in the history of medicine in the last 50 years, this is such a great review of the intersection of politics and medicine mixed with the trials and tribulations of a true public servant!