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Given that the first several chapters talk about the author's personal experiences within healthcare and her struggles with the same, do you think that this foundation was necessary to build her arguments surrounding other topics later on in the book? Or do you believe that in the process of penning down her own experiences, other important information that could have been provided to the reader was lost?

When somebody provides information about something, readers want to know that from what experience/authority is the person giving this information and if this information is trustworthy. So, the memoir parts are necessary. But at the same time, there should be a balance between the author's own experiences and actual information. Otherwise, the purpose of the book is defeated.

I enjoyed reading her backstory. It made the book more interesting for me. She learned much from observing her parents, which influenced who she was in her professional life. Some of the most important lessons a person learns are through experience.

Whenever we read any piece of information, the first thing we look for is the source of information. In this book, the author is a medical practitioner, she has shared her experience as a patient and a doctor. I have loved the way she has presented the story. The content is absolutely related to the topic she has chosen. I am sure her knowledge of the subject must be much higher than what has been described in the novel.

I think it is important to know where the author is coming from. Only then would you be able to see things from their perspective. As a result, I think the foundation was necessary to build her arguments surrounding other topics later on in the book.

I felt that the author's personal perspective provided context for her suggestions and assertions. Her background is added validation for the "unique perspective" she mentions in the book's subtitle: she was an insider before she ever began working in the medical field.

I think that the author did a right thing with her story. She connected her illness and problems with today's healthcare and insurace. I like that comparison.

One of my favorite aspects of this book is that it educates and helps the reader to relate to the author's story simultaneously. The book is more of an information source than a memoir, and I think the memoir part helps the reader to understand that the author is an insider in healthcare and corroborates the solutions she offers.

When I realized that the book was written by a doctor, I was surprised. The author gave necessary insights into the healthcare system. I still believe that the healthcare system is complicated. It could use some improvements.

I value the background of the authors when it comes to talking about the field of their career.
Her memoir helps the readers understand her situation, and it adds to the credibility of her writing.

The author likely intended on using her personal experiences as a foundation to build the story, and I found that, at times, she seemed to be using her experience to toot her own horn. I definitely think had the author omitted her personal overtures, the meat of the story would still have been just as hard-hitting.

I believe one of the best ways to convince readers is to show them you have also experienced what you speak of. So, I do agree with the author on this one. The description of her experiences brings her closer to her readers.

The source of the information is the most important for any argument to hold creaditibility.
What can be a better way than stating ones own experience to support the agruments made?
The author providing her own experience helped to provide a practical use of the argument made in the book.
Hence, the reader did not lose rather gained some practical knowledge which would otherwise have not been possible.

I agree with the author's decision to include personal experience along with knowledge. Understanding what regular people have to face day-to-day comes only through experience. And also, it adds a compassionate personal tone. Just like experienced family members' advice. It helps to connect to the reader at a deep level, suggesting I know what you feel. Some people find it hard to stick with a dry book, however useful the information might be. So, this is a win-win situation.

I think knowing the author's backstory and experiences makes her relatable and only enhances the other information given. Knowing what she has gone through and experienced gives her readers confidence in what she has written. It also makes the book less 'dry' and more readable.