{"product_id":"our-malady-lessons-in-liberty-from-a-hospital-diary","title":"Our Malady by Timothy Snyder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOur Malady: Lessons in Liberty from a Hospital Diary by Timothy Snyder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA searing personal and political reflection on health, freedom, and the failures of American medicine.\u003c\/strong\u003e In \u003cem\u003eOur Malady\u003c\/em\u003e, historian \u003cstrong\u003eTimothy Snyder\u003c\/strong\u003e draws from his near-death experience in late 2019 to deliver a powerful critique of the U.S. healthcare system and its broader implications for democracy and human rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a life-threatening medical emergency left him hospitalized and vulnerable, Snyder began to question how a nation that prides itself on liberty could allow such systemic neglect of its citizens’ health. His reflections—written just before and during the COVID-19 pandemic—highlight the deep connections between \u003cstrong\u003ehealthcare, civic freedom, and national resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a blend of memoir and political analysis, Snyder argues that \u003cstrong\u003ehealth must be recognized as a human right\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that the commodification of care undermines both individual dignity and collective liberty. He calls for a reimagining of American values—one that centers compassion, equity, and preparedness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe personal cost of systemic healthcare failures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe erosion of liberty when health is treated as a commodity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of government and misinformation during the pandemic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHopeful principles for rebuilding a more just and humane society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders of \u003cstrong\u003epolitical nonfiction\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehealthcare reform\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ememoir\u003c\/strong\u003e. This book is especially resonant for those seeking to understand the intersection of personal vulnerability and public policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePublisher\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenguin Random House | ISBN: 9780593238899 | 192 pages | Published: September 8, 2020\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50280728232251,"sku":"0593238893","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780593238899.jpg?v=1750458779","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/our-malady-lessons-in-liberty-from-a-hospital-diary","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}