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The memoir by the doctor who became a beacon of hope for millions through the COVID pandemic, and whose six-decade career in high-level public service put him in the room with seven presidents

“An eventful autobiography [and] a classic American story…Gripping.”—The Washington Post

“One of the most consequential and most prominent [careers] in American medicine in the past fifty years.”—Jerome Groopman, The New Yorker

Anthony Fauci is arguably the most famous – and most revered – doctor in the world today. His role guiding America sanely and calmly through Covid (and through the torrents of Trump) earned him the trust of millions during one of the most terrifying periods in modern American history, but this was only the most recent of the global epidemics in which Dr. Fauci played a major role. His crucial role in researching HIV and bringing AIDS into sympathetic public view and his leadership in navigating the Ebola, SARS, West Nile, and anthrax crises, make him truly an American hero.

His memoir reaches back to his boyhood in Brooklyn, New York, and carries through decades of caring for critically ill patients, navigating the whirlpools of Washington politics, and behind-the-scenes advising and negotiating with seven presidents on key issues from global AIDS relief to infectious disease preparedness at home. ON CALL will be an inspiration for readers who admire and are grateful to him and for those who want to emulate him in public service. He is the embodiment of “speaking truth to power,” with dignity and results.
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#1 NYT Bestseller. ON CALL by Anthony Fauci, M.D. The memoir of a doctor who became a beacon of hope

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Dr. Anthony Fauci served as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health from 1984 to 2022. He also served as the Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden. He is currently a Distinguished University Professor at Georgetown University with a joint appointment in the School of Medicine and the McCourt School of Public Policy. He has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Medal of Science, and the Mary Woodard Lasker Award for Public Service and has been awarded 62 honorary doctoral degrees, and is the author, coauthor, or editor of more than 1,400 scientific publications.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viking (June 18, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593657470
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593657478
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.3 x 1.54 x 9.26 inches
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Customers find the narrative filled with facts and information about an outstanding physician scientist and public health leader. They also describe the book as a phenomenal, thoughtful, and easy read that's informative. Readers also describe Dr. Fauci as an American hero and patriot.

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"...His early years taught him how to write, and his autobiography is so easy to read. It envelopes the reader...." Read more

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Customers find the author's character traits powerful, extraordinary, and sincere. They also appreciate his down-to-earth, genuine devotion to reducing human suffering. Readers describe him as a true American hero and patriot, who does so with grace and humility. They mention that he's a talented athlete and all around nice guy.

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Customers find the narrative of the book filled with facts and information. They also say the scientific perspective is critical, and the book is a great recording of the times. Customers also describe the author as an outstanding physician scientist and public health leader.

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An extraordinary human being who has lived up to his potential. This was a great read. It’s inspiring and entertaining. As others have said, it will make you crave Italian food. At the very least, prepare for your binge read with a good bottle of wine at hand. It’s well written and does a thorough job of relating how he became the public figure we are so familiar with and to whom the world owes so much.
The title is well chosen. He chose to be on call for his entire working life. He seems not to have turned down many requests for his time and talent. The book includes peeks into his complicated life. I found the bedside care episodes to be more dramatic and moving than the parts which document his movement into administrative and governmental positions. The Covid and Trump years are really hard to read about without being sickened.
Some of the things that struck me –having a really robust K-12 education system is essential. We won’t be producing the next generation of Dr. Fauci’s if we don’t make massive and immediate investments in our education system.
I’m also struck by how he seems to have a lifelong habit of establishing and maintaining close personal and workplace friendships. Liking people, seeing them as potential allies rather than as competitors, seems to be characteristic of many people whose contributions are so impactful that they become public figures.
The importance of selecting a career that you truly love and which provides the opportunities for long term personal growth and development is essential for a really productive and satisfying life.
Being reminded of the various challenges America has faced was valuable. Seeing how a few really competent people were repeatedly recruited to assist in addressing these challenges makes you understand how fragile the whole system is. Even if we could use the model that produced Dr Fauci, how do we scale up to create the number of people of his caliber that a country of our size needs?
Like the best biographies and memoirs, this one teaches us both about the unique individual and about the society more broadly. It is thought provoking, humbling, entertaining, disheartening and worrying in pretty equal measures. It will speak to people embarking on their careers, raising children, deciding how to prioritize friendship, family, work demands, deciding who and what to vote for - in other words – all of us who read to grow. Getting the book out there to all of us should be considered another one of Dr Fauci’s great gifts to us. Thank you Doc, for all of your service.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A true public servant and deeply spiritual gentleman
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
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Dr. Fauci is a stellar practitioner, scientist, and public health expert, who is renowned for his service, over a lifetime, to human well being in the face of the most devastating illnesses arising all over the world, and here in the U.S. He has done more for humanity in his lifetime than any politician, and does so with grace and humility. This fascinating account of real work and dedication is well written and offers insight into the medical field that has successfully preserved human lives and survival over decades. He deserves respect and appreciation for his devotion to public health, and our nation has been blessed by his work. He is the sort of person we hope our children will grow up to be.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Readable, historical, courageous
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
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Fauci’s personal story and the story of the US public health system brings to the fore a gift to Americans and the world that can be taken for granted, but is just as necessary as air and water. He is a national treasure as are the colleagues he credits.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Autobiography by One of America’s Heroes
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
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Anthony Fauci had a superb education. His early years taught him how to write, and his autobiography is so easy to read. It envelopes the reader. I was able to follow all his achievements and understand what he was saying. And this book is filled with facts and information. It makes the public aware of the contributions Dr. Fauci made to the betterment of health in not only these United States but also in the world. It made me emotional too, that someone could spend his whole life unselfishly giving of himself to save so so many lives. Normally I read fiction, but this was one of those exceptions I made because I was reading about one of my heroes. What a great man he is. It is a magnificent and touching book. I am recommending it to all my friends.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An amazing story from likely the greatest medical mind of our lifetime
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What an amazing story documenting an amazing career-- a career I have followed closely for over 40 years.
It is easy to be distracted by the nonsense from the politicians, but under Dr. Fauci's leadership, literally hundreds of thousands if not millions of lives have been saved. I am glad that he documented this work.
The sections about influenza were a bit tedious, but I can understand why he put in so much detail.
I am proud to say that I actually met Dr. Fauci briefly in 1986 while I was at the Naval Hospital Bethesda and doing a research project at the NIH with one of his fellows. I stand 6 ft 8 inches tall and my only real memory is thinking he was the size of a hobbit. Remembering this, I was anxious to read his book and I was not disappointed.
Non-medical people will also find part of the book a bit long, but it is worth the effort.
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5.0 out of 5 stars On Call by Dr. Anthony Fauci
Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2024
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Well written book explaining the professional life of an amazing gentleman. Explained how he got to where he could truly impact and help the American public and the world. It truly amazes me how folks mistrust the science so much they refuse to do what makes sense and puts themselves and others in danger. His impact on HIV/AIDS was phenomenal and he more often gives his fellow scientists in the different disciplines credit for getting a handle on this terrible disease.
Wish Dr. Fauci an enjoyable retirement and happy times with his Wife, Daughters, In-laws and Grandchildren.
We could certainly benefit from his talents in the Great White North, north of the 49th.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What an Inspiration
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2024
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I gave this book to my dad, also a doctor of 50 years, who loved this book. He says Dr Fauci has lived a meaningful, interesting life with lots of gems to learn about as a reader, definitely recommended as a book.
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Inspirational and fascinating biography by a person who has contributed so much to humanity.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful detailed account of public service.
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A very detailed account of many decades of public service from selfless Physician who has contributed to public health in America and around the world saving millions of lives.
Strong ethics and principles from childhood in Italian section of Brooklyn New York and Jesuit principles.
A must read for anyone especially in Health fields. A wonderful book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A remarkable man
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2024
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A fascinating account of all things Dr Fauci. In his own words, he takes you through all the key milestones of his personal life and an incredible professional career.

Thank youfor everything you have done in your long and celebrated career. You have saved millions of lives.
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