🔀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. |
