Brian R. Alexander

“We are fortunate that Brian Alexander, one of the foremost chroniclers of off-the-beaten track America, has taken it upon himself to tell the story of local government in one particularly overlooked small city. The Mayor is rich in character, texture and drama and manages to be maddening and inspiring at the same time.” ―Alec MacGillis, reporter, ProPublica, author of Fulfillment

“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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