Our Malady

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From the author of On Tyranny comes an urgent diagnosis of an American malady: our heartless system of commercial medicine and our politics of pain. After falling gravely ill on December 29, 2019, historian Timothy Snyder faced a harrowing experience in an emergency room, reflecting on the fragility of health, which is not recognized in America as a human right. This lack of recognition undermines all rights and freedoms. As American hospitals struggle under the weight of coronavirus patients, the federal government's response has been marked by ignorance, misinformation, and profiteering. Even during a public health crisis, thousands of Americans continue to die needlessly each day. In this eye-opening cri de coeur, Snyder examines the societal forces that have led to this crisis and outlines essential lessons for survival. By exploring some of the darkest moments in recent history and his own life, he identifies glimmers of hope and principles that could guide us forward. To create a truly free America, we must enshrine healthcare as a human right, elevate the authority of doctors and medical knowledge, and plan for the future of our children.