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We Need to Talk
Dr Tony Holohan
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Description for We Need to Talk
Hardback. Dr Tony Holohan served as Chief Medical Officer in Ireland for 14 years, but only really became know n to the public during the Covid 19 pandemic. During this time his remarkable leadership skills came to the fore and he became the public face of the pandemic, helping to steer the nation through the biggest public health crisis in Ireland's modern history. However, while dealing with the most serious pandemic in a century in his professional life, he was also enduring challenges at home. His beloved wife of 25 years, Emer, was battling cancer, and died in February 2021. This remarkable book reflects on these experiences and inspires us to have those difficult conversations that ultimately make life more meaningful.
Dr Tony Holohan served as Chief Medical Officer in Ireland for 14 years, but only really became known to the public during the Covid 19 pandemic. During this time his remarkable leadership skills came to the fore and he became the public face of the pandemic, helping to steer the nation through the biggest public health crisis in Ireland's modern history.
However, while dealing with the most serious pandemic in a century in his professional life, he was also enduring challenges at home. His beloved wife of 25 years, Emer, was battling cancer, and died in February 2021. This ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2023
Publisher
Bonnier Books Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Chichester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781804182499
SKU
9781804182499
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About Dr Tony Holohan
Born in Dublin and raised in Limerick, Dr Tony Holohan was educated at University College Dublin, where he met his wife, Emer Feely. During a successful career in public health he served as Chief Medical Officer in Ireland for 14 years, and is currently Adjunct Full Professor of Public Health at UCD, and a Non-Executive Board Member of the Irish ... Read more
Reviews for We Need to Talk
'Engrossing, readable, and thought-provoking'
Prof Brendan Kelly
The Medical Independent
'A compelling, honest and at times brutal and deeply emotional account'
Irish Independent
'dignified, careful and compelling'
The Irish Times
'Worth reading'
Allan Prosser
Irish Examiner
'A very important contribution from a man at the very heart of policy making' ... Read more
Prof Brendan Kelly
The Medical Independent
'A compelling, honest and at times brutal and deeply emotional account'
Irish Independent
'dignified, careful and compelling'
The Irish Times
'Worth reading'
Allan Prosser
Irish Examiner
'A very important contribution from a man at the very heart of policy making' ... Read more