🔀IMATRIX: PUBLIC HEALTH READING LIST🔀

🔀IMATRIX: PUBLIC HEALTH READING LIST🔀

Ref "2023 ASTHO Fall Reading List

Number	Title	Description	Why it’s worth reading
1	I'm Glad My Mom Died	Jennette McCurdy's memoir delves into the struggles of a former child actress and her relationship with her overbearing mother.	Exploring the challenges and pressures faced by former child actors and their relationships with their parents in the entertainment industry.
2	Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking	Susan Cain's book explores the role of introverts in a society that emphasizes extroversion.	Shifting the narrative on introversion and highlighting the contributions of famous introverts to society.
3	You Could Make This Place Beautiful: A Memoir	Maggie Smith's memoir examines the end of her marriage and her experience dealing with secrecy, anger, and forgiveness.	Using personal heartbreak as a lens to examine the expectations of womanhood, gender roles, and power.
4	A Communications Playbook for Public Officials	A guide authored by ASTHO CEO Michael Fraser and Robert R. Johnson, Jr. on effectively managing communications and media.	Equipping public officials with over 70 tips and a structured approach for handling communication challenges.
5	Solito	Javier Zamora's journey from El Salvador to the U.S. as a child.	Exploring the harrowing experiences of young migrants and their quest for a sense of belonging in a new country.
6	Remarkably Bright Creatures	A story of an unlikely friendship between a woman and an octopus, told by Shelby Van Pelt.	Delving into the themes of trauma, healing, and uncovering the truth in a unique relationship.
7	True Biz	Sara Nović's novel focusing on students at River Valley School for the Deaf.	Exploring the lives of deaf students and their personal challenges, emphasizing connection and resilience.
8	The Only One Left	Riley Sager's mystery novel about the Hope family and a survivor's untold secrets.	Unraveling a family murder mystery with unanswered questions, secrets, and a suspenseful narrative.
9	The Light Pirate	Lily Brooks-Dalton's story set in a deteriorating Florida due to climate-related catastrophes.	Examining the impact of climate change on individuals as they adapt to a changing world.
10	The House in the Cerulean Sea	A tale of Linus Baker overseeing extraordinary children at the Marsyas Island Orphanage by T.J. Klune.	Exploring the magical world of children with extraordinary abilities and the responsibility of their caretaker.