Summary
I am a great fan of publisher Wiley's series of "Dummy" books (billed as "a reference for the rest of us"). Whether the "Dummy" focus is on World War II, gardening, baking, or understanding wines, the Wiley books boil down the essence of the topic into easily understandable bits and pieces. There is nothing pejorative about writing on the "dummy" level. Instead it is an enviable skill to do so. Indeed, I believe all of us who write for the general public on any topic can learn from this series: no matter how complex the topic is, you can write about it clearly and simply if you try.
We have long needed a "dummy" book on the very complicated and mysterious topics of health care costs, health insurance and access to affordable drugs. I do not believe Wiley has done such a book. And they now do not need to, because Sally C. Pipes, President of the Pacific Research Institute, has written "Miracle Cure: How to Solve America's Health Care Crisis and Why Canada Isn't the Answer."See the full content of this document
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Why Canada Isn't the Answer to Health Care
Ms. Pipes well understands that for most Americans access to health care and inexpensive drugs are considered an entitlement. While we do not expect our employer or the government to pay for other essentials like fo...
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