I love reading. I probably read more of the non-fiction genre than fiction, but I always believed that the more you read, the better you write. And, you all know I love to write. I am sharing with you a selection of books I can read more than once.
There are many more amazing books that I have read, but the ones I chose for this page have always served a purpose in my life, taught me, and I feel I can go back to them and reread them. Enjoy, and as always, let me know what you think.
Non-Fiction
Burden of Pain
Jay Joshi
Important book; please listen to my podcast with the author.
Fragmented
Ilana Yurkiewicz
Ilana Yurkiewicz
A great book about how to fix our fragmented healthcare system.
Ending Parkinson's Disease
Ray Dorsey
Ray Dorsey
The go-to book for patients interested in learning about Parkinson's.
The Fun Habit
Mike Rucker
Can we have fun in life? Read this book to find out how.
For Blood and Money
Nathan Vardi
Nathan Vardi
Great read on drug development, Wall Street investment, regulatory challenges, all through the story of BTK inhibitors as they were approved for CLL and other diseases.
And Finally
Henry Marsh
Henry Marsh
Written by the one and only Henry Marsh as he was diagnosed with cancer.
The First 90 Days
Michael Watkins
A must read for anyone who is in a management position or taking on leadership roles. Many nuggets; read it and thank me later.
Crucial Conversations
Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Al Switzler, Ron McMillan
Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Al Switzler, Ron McMillan
If you really want to understand how messed up our healthcare system is, please read this book. And read it twice.
Never Split The Difference
Chris Voss
Chris Voss
I love this book. It teaches critical negotiation skills.
Misbehaving
Richard H. Thaler
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
Richard H. Thaler
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
My two absolute favorite books on “Behavioral Economics". They changed how I view healthcare and I highly recommend both to everyone. Both authors are Noble Laureates.
An American Sickness
Elisabeth Rosenthal
Elisabeth Rosenthal
If you really want to understand how messed up our healthcare system is, please read this book. And read it twice.
Daring Greatly
Brené Brown
Brené Brown
Fascinating book that digs deep into our psychology and vulnerabilities.
When Breath Becomes Air
Paul Kalanithi
Paul Kalanithi
Everyone in healthcare must read this book, and you will shed many tears.
Dopesick
Beth Macy
Beth Macy
Important book on the opioid pandemic. There is also a HULU documentary on the topic that depicts the book. Read and watch.
When Blood Breaks Down
Mikkael Sekeres
Mikkael Sekeres
Excellent book by my friend Dr. Sekeres.
View book review.
Off Our Chests
John & Liza Marshall
John & Liza Marshall
The Coddling of the American Mind
Greg Lukianoff, Jonathan Haidt
Greg Lukianoff, Jonathan Haidt
Simply provocative.
Committed
Adam Stern
Adam Stern
Excellent read.
View podcast with author.
The Laws of human Nature
Robert Greene
Robert Greene
Bad Blood
John Carreyrou
John Carreyrou
One of my favorite books ever on the true Theranos debacle. I recommend the book as well as the podcasts hosted by its writer.
View podcast discussing book.
Thinking in Bets
Annie Duke
Annie Duke
If you read this book, you’ll thank me few times.
Chasing my Cure
David Fajgenbaum
David Fajgenbaum
When then Wolves Bite
Scott Wapner
Scott Wapner
True story on Wall Street battle. A must read.
Danger Within Us
Jeanna Lenzer
Jeanna Lenzer
Some of these stories will make you pause and think deeply about our healthcare system.
Exposure
Robert Billet
Robert Billet
True legal thriller on the case against DuPont.
The Psychology of Money
Morgan House
Morgan House
An east read that adds to knowledge of behavioral economics.
Drugs and the FDA
Mikkael A. Sekeres
Mikkael A. Sekeres
Sekeres is excellent in this medical thriller of his ODAC experience.
View podcast with author.
Taking on Big Pharma
Julius Getman,
Terri LeClercq
Julius Getman,
Terri LeClercq
I worked with Charlie Bennett and this story is like any thriller you’ve ever heard of.
The 48 Laws of Power
Robert Greene
Robert Greene
Well, the title tells you why you should read it.
Fiction
The Rooster Bar
John Grisham
John Grisham
Another Grisham thriller!
The King of Torts
John Grisham
John Grisham
Literally one of my old time Grisham favorites. A legal thriller.
The Associate
John Grisham
John Grisham
Grisham at his best.
Norwegian Wood
Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami
Amazing writer. A must read.
The Girl on The Train
Paula Hawkins
Paula Hawkins
Great writing and excellent story.
The Silent Patient
Alex Michaelides
Alex Michaelides
Excellent read; intriguing author
The Joke
Milan Kundera
Milan Kundera
You simply MUST read this book.
Red Warning
Matthew Quirk
Matthew Quirk
Must read; your pulse will race.
Leadership and Management
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Patrick Lencioni
Give and Take
Adam Grant
Important concept for all leaders.
100 Day Action Plan
George B Bradt, Jayme A. Check, John A. Lawler
The title explains the book.
The Ride of a Lifetime
Robert Iger
Robert Iger
One of the absolute best books on leadership telling the story of Disney.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie
A book that withstood the test of times.
Danger Within Us
Jeanna Lenzer
Jeanna Lenzer
Some of these stories will make you pause and think deeply about our healthcare system
The Goal
Eliyahu Goldratt
Eliyahu Goldratt
Great read; I enjoyed this while in business school