The Premonition: A Pandemic Story, Michael Lewis (4.0)
I was worried that this book would be ‘too soon’ and lay too much of the blame of our nation’s inadequate COVID response at Trump’s door, which may be true, but not interesting to read. I was pleased that the moral was more interesting. Sadly, it was much more concerning for the future. In reviewing the U.S. federal health care system’s processes and preparation for potential pandemics, Mr. Lewis covers from the CDC to individual County Health Care Officers across several health emergencies. It’s not a spoiler to say the CDC does not come out looking good. The lack of synergy between all the organizations and overall lack of federal leadership is frightening. As with most Michael Lewis’ books, the writing is good, and the pages turn quickly.
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