Brian R. Alexander

“With his signature gut-punching prose, Alexander breaks our hearts as he opens our eyes to America’s deep-rooted sickness and despair by immersing us in the lives of a small town hospital and the people it serves.” — Beth Macy, bestselling author of Dopesick

“A devastating read…For anyone wondering why swing-state America voted against the establishment in 2016, Mr. Alexander supplies plenty of answers.” — The Wall Street Journal

“Provocative and entertaining. Popular science writing at its best!” — **Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, WYPR Radio**

“A swift, smooth, contemplative and frequently hilarious travelogue through America’s surprisingly mainstream nether regions.” — Arthur Salm, Books Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune

“A nuanced portrait of the intersection of idealism, capitalism, politics and science on the frontiers of biotechnology…” — Publisher’s Weekly

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