Admiral Brett Giroir's Memoir Details Solutions to Prevent Future Pandemics

From the pandemic's first days, Giroir grappled not only with unprecedented scientific and medical complexities, but also growing challenges to individual liberties experienced by the first Americans known exposed to the virus at that time. Giroir's memoir provides unique insights into the key "life-or-death" inflection points, as well as the interpersonal teamwork and conflicts, that ultimately defined the U.S. response to the pandemic. 

Giroir recounts his experiences from the front lines of evacuations to the Oval Office, interacting daily with the president and vice president, including the day he was placed in charge of a failing national testing system. He illuminates the complex backdrop of personalities, conflicts, messaging, policies, and unprecedented politics that influenced critical decisions as COVID-19 evolved. He also lifts up many behind-the-scenes American heroes who overcame overwhelming odds to ultimately save thousands of lives.