Thread by @gradydoctor

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Like many of you, I’m an unapologetic book nerd. I love a good recommendation and love sharing after I enjoy a book.

So check it:

Just finished this book by our very own #medtwitter @AaronLBerkowitz. Here’s my unsolicited review.

(Spoiler alert: I loved it.)

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In full transparency, @AaronLBerkowitz told me (via Twitter) about his recently published book. And because:

1. I like books.
2. I believe #supportisaverb
3. It was on Audible.

I immediately used my November @audible_com credit and gave it a try.

Yup.

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I’ll admit—I’m a fan of @AaronLBerkowitz’ Neuro textbook. But I had no idea what to expect out of THIS particular book.

I mean, even with reviews from everyone from Dr. Paul Farmer himself to @drsanjaygupta, the book nerd in me was skeptical.

IJS

https://twitter.com/democracynow/status/1334852986779144193?s=20

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Add to this my voracious appetite for audiobooks and resultant audiobook snobbery? Dude. I’m a tough focus group.

Which means:

1. I’m serious about my narrators.
2. A well-written audiobook with the wrong narrator can be a deal breaker.

Terrible, I know. But sooo true.😂

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But YAY!

This narrator Michael David Axtell was #DOPE.

Okay, so the story involves @AaronLBerkowitz’ journey with a few patients between Haiti and Boston through his work with @PIH. Axtell’s narration of #Kreyol words and unique characters was sublime.

Sooo good.

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What I most loved about this book was the transparency of @AaronLBerkowitz’ reflection. He shows his feet of clay and navigates the stories with such personal & cultural humility.

Global health stories and images can be tricky sometimes. But this book nails it.

Seriously.

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Concepts that I pondered while reading this book:

Social justice
Health equity
Cultural humility
Faith
Trust
Interpersonal communication
Consent
Fear
Mercy
Community
Servant leadership
Joy
Failure
Triumph
Imposter syndrome
Support
Love

Yup. ALL of these.

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I recommend this elegant book. Not just #medtwitter but to all my fellow book nerds. I loved it.

Let me also say this:

1. I’ve NEVER met @AaronLBerkowitz, worked with him, nor do I have any other #COI.

2. I’ve also never seen a whole damn thread amplifying someone.😂

But.

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I DO know what it’s like to work hard at a passion project. I also know what it’s like to pour my heart into an idea and hope it can be impactful.

Congrats @AaronLBerkowitz. While my #neurophobia isn’t cured, your book had an impact on me.

That is all.👊🏽
#supportisaverb

P.S.

1. Yes, I like to get hard copies for my shelf of the audiobooks I love (even if I didn’t read them with my hands.)

2. Y’all read this so we can convince @AaronLBerkowitz to do a #twitterchat book club with us.

3. My #neurophobia is down from stage 4 to stage 2.

🤓👊🏽