Mona hannaattisha took a job in flint, michigan, she didnt expect to become a new york times notable book author for writing about the water crisis that would plague her patients. Her research revealed children were exposed to dangerous levels of lead in flint, michigan. She tells the story of her work and the repercussions and events that followed in her book, what the eyes dont see. Flint doctors water crisis book is this years great. Two new books take distinct approaches to flesh out the picture of such a place. Mona became aware of the flint water crisis and immediately jumped into a maelstrom of political denial, blameshifting and responsibility ducking. Gabriella demczukgetty images on her approach to treating children exposed to lead. Join us from mountain maryland to the ocean city shore as we read and discuss this years inspirational true story and new york times notable book programming takes place this fall midseptember to midnovember.
Mona hannaattisha speaking about flint water crisis at. Mona hannaattisha, a pediatrician and public health expert, played an integral role in exposing the flint michigan water crisis nearly four years ago in 2014. Numerous children suffered lead poisoning as a direct result of a bureaucratic focus on the fiscal rather than the social. A story of crisis, resistance, and hope in an american city by mona hannaattisha.
Mona hannaattisha penguin random house speakers bureau. Mona hannaattisha is the crusading pediatrician who first researched and revealed the lead in the blood of flint, michigans children. The book offers a ticktock of the crisis and what got dr. Mona hannaattisha becomes advocate for flint children.
Officials failed to apply corrosion inhibitors to the water. This is a detailed book with much information and background about the flint water disaster crisis, but the first thing i noticed hence the 3 and not 5 stars is that it has no photos. In her powerful book, what the eyes dont see, and her personal and inspiring. Mona hannaattisha stands out as a trusted advocate in flint water crisis. Mona hannaattisha explained shortly before addressing an audience sunday night at the maryland theatre, is not just about the lead water crisis in flint. Mona engages in an intimate conversation with chelsea clinton about hope and the future for flint and the citys kids. By the crusading pediatrician who brought the fight for justice in flint to the national spotlight, what the eyes dont see is a powerful firsthand account of the flint water crisis, the signature environmental disaster of our time, and a riveting narrative of personal advocacy. Flint doctor who helped expose lead water crisis is fighting for the most vulnerable. Mona hannaattisha discusses the flint water crisis feb.
Mona hannaattisha, the physician who helped discover the flint, michigan water crisis february 21, 2020 using the guidance of public health experts about coronavirus covid19, the ohio state university at newark and central ohio technical college are taking a proactive approach to protect the. Flint, mi a new book on the flint water crisis by dr. A new book about flints water crisis comes from the pediatrician and public health expert who was. Doctor pens book on her role in revealing flint water crisis.
Mona and a small circle of her colleagues were finally able to to prod resistant government officials into doing their jobs. She is the author of the widelyacclaimed and bestselling book what the eyes dont see. The flint water crisis is a public health crisis that started in 2014, after the drinking water source for the city of flint, michigan was changed. Were not giving up on these kids we hope to never see the consequences of this, says dr. The womens eye contributor patricia caso talks to dr. Jun 24, 2018 she tells her side of the flint story in a new book, what the eyes dont see. Mona hannaattisha was having a glass of wine in her kitchen with two friends, when one friend, a water expert, asked if she was aware of what was happening to the water in flint, mich. She is now the director of an initiative to mitigate the impact of the crisis. Mona was named one of time magazines 100 most influential people in the world in 2016, but many were still left wondering why this crisis had happened in the first place and how it got. Mona hannaattisha has landed on oprah winfreys list of the top books to read this summer. A story of crisis, resistance, and hope in an american city.
The pediatrician and public health expert figured city and state officials would share her shock and join her in. Hannaattisha has testified twice before the united states congress, awarded the. Mona to sign copies of her new book on flint water crisis. Doctor who exposed flint water crisis opens up about trust. Im doing fine, tweeted hannaattisha, a pediatrician who helped uncover the flint water crisis. Mona hannaattisha brings flint water crisis to fort collins. Flint, mi a flint pediatrician s book on the citys water crisis has been chosen for a statewide reading and discussion program that kicks off next week in flint. Hannaattisha, a pediatrician in flint, knew that the city had changed its water source the previous year. Anna clarks the poisoned city takes a broader, historical view. Mona hannaattisha on her fight for justice beyond the. Mona and chelsea clinton discuss the flint water crisis. Its become one of the most serious environmental challenges in recent memory.
Mona hannaattisha, the flint pediatrician who proved the citys children were being poisoned with toxic lead in their drinking water, wrote a memoir about her role in exposing flints water. Sep 10, 2019 flint, mi a flint pediatricians book on the citys water crisis has been chosen for a statewide reading and discussion program that kicks off next week in flint. Mona hannaattisha on her fight for justice beyond the flint water crisis dr. Mona hannaattisha, a pediatrician at the hurley medical center in flint, uncovered the extent of the problems caused by lead in the citys water supply. A new york times notable book the dramatic story of the flint water crisis, by a relentless physician who stood up to power. How the flint water crisis set back thousands of students. Flint water crisis book selected as great michigan read. Mona hannaattisha in the flint water crisis by james brookfield 22 august 2019 unfortunately, neither in the panel discussion at the ann arbor library, nor during the questions. Mona hannaattisha had hard evidence that thousands of people in flint had been exposed to toxic lead in their drinking water. Pediatrician who exposed flint water crisis shares. Mona hannaattisha, a pediatrician at flints public hospital. And i wanted to know more about what that title means. Aug 14, 2018 the water crisis in flint is profoundly worrisome. Dr mona hannaattisha scientisthero of the flint water.
Pediatrician, scientist and activist mona hannaattisha earned a spot on time magazines 100 most influential people in the world for her discovery of lead in flint, michigan, drinking water. Flint water crisis turns spotlight on pediatrician mona hannaattisha, who has loaned her voice to thousands of victims. Mona is a really important part in this whole entire flint water disaster, says the mom of 9yearold kennedy. Jun 21, 2018 the woman who helped to uncover the flint water crisis will be signing copies of her new book. Anna clarks the poisoned city and mona hannaattishas what the eyes dont see view the water crisis in flint, mich. Of course, the crisis in flint began more than weeks and months ago.
The funds have paid for free daycare for kids too young to have been impacted by the main crisis, according to state records, and for basketball. A story of crisis, resistance, and hope in an american city, she opens up about todays public and environmental health issues reverberating in. Mona hannaattisha spearheaded efforts to publicize and address the water crisis in flint, mich. Jul 31, 2018 mona hannaattishas what the eyes dont see traces her role in proving flint had a crisis. Mona hannaattisha, has been selected as both this years oboc title and the great michigan read book for. Mona hannaattisha offer cleareyed accounts of the flint water crisis that exposed the citys residents to lead poisoning. Mona hannaattisha will be at the flint public library thursday night following the launch of her. Apr 12, 2019 the rhode island department of health ridoh and rhode island department of environmental management ridem hosted dr mona hannaattisha, a pediatrician, professor, public health advocate and author of what the eyes dont see. Mona hannaattisha, a flint pediatrician, was one of the heroic figures who surfaced during the height of the flint water crisis. Author who chronicled flint water crisis and its aftermath. Doctor pens book on her role in flint water crisis. We wouldnt have gotten this far if we couldnt prove that there was. Mona tells a wellpaced and engaging story while weaving in a lot of background information on the history of flint, national water regulations, and michigan politics.
Mona hannaattisha, md, mph, faap is founder and director of the michigan state university and hurley childrens hospital pediatric public health initiative, an innovative and model public health program in flint, michigan. June 25, 2018 after warning of elevated lead levels in her patients in flint, mich. Jul 03, 2018 in support of her book, what the eyes dont see, dr. Mona was named one of time magazines 100 most influential people in the world in 2016, but many were still left wondering why this crisis had. A story of crisis, resistance and hope in an american city a firsthand account of the flint water crisis at a. Mona hannaattisha in the flint water crisis by james brookfield 22 august 2019 unfortunately, neither in the panel.
A proposed epa rule prioritizes industry profit over peoples lives washington post. Mona hannaattisha, the pediatrician and author of what the eyes dont seethe story of crisis, resistance, and hope in an american city, about her fight for justice during the flint water crisis and why she still advocates for change. Oct 11, 2019 one book launch details flint water crisis. Mona hannaattisha captured national attention as the whistleblower for the flint water crisis. Jan 30, 2019 flint, mi a new book on the flint water crisis by dr. Jul 03, 2019 others, however, have pushed back, arguing that flints water crisis is not the culprit behind any academic losses. Monna hannaattisha has founded and directs the michigan state universityhurley childrens hospital pediatric health initiative in flint. As a michigan resident and someone who followed the flint water crisis reasonably closely, i learned a lot from this book. Mona hannaattisha born 9 december 1976 is a pediatrician, professor, and public health advocate whose research exposed the flint water crisis. Neglect, poor planning, and bad decisions led to flints. A new york times notable book the dramatic story of the flint water crisis. The poisoned city by anna clark and what the eyes dont see by dr.
Since publicly announcing that flint children had dangerously high levels of lead in their blood in september 2015, dr. After the city of flint, michigan, switched its public drinking water source to the flint river in 2014, residents began to complain that their water was making them sick. Its 305 pages and yet there isnt even one picture of any of the people, places, events or aspects mentioned there is just a map at the beginning. Mona hannaattisha brings flint water crisis to fort. How a web of racism and lies poisoned flint washington post.
Jun 14, 2018 the unfolding crisis in flint which has resulted in the indictments of 15 current or former state and city officials and staffers to date is captured in dr. The headlines of the flint water crisis in which residents suffered contaminated water in the face. Mona hannaattisha is a pediatrician, professor, and public health advocate whose research exposed the flint water crisis. Named one of time magazines 100 most influential people in the world, she continues to work to mitigate the impact of the water crisis on flint s children. What the eyes dont see by mona hannaattisha and the poisoned city by anna clark are the first two books to document in detail this horrible disaster. She proved flint children were being poisoned by the water. One book launch details flint water crisis news monroe. Mona hannaattisha has coronavirus, urges survivors to. Mona hannaattisha was the first person to scientifically prove a direct link between flint s 2014 water switch. The rhode island department of health ridoh and rhode island department of environmental management ridem hosted dr mona hannaattisha, a pediatrician, professor, public health advocate and author of what the eyes dont see. Mona and a small circle of her colleagues were finally able to to prod resistant government officials. Mona has become an unwavering voice for flints children and an ambassador for flints resiliency in wake of the water crisis which isnt really over.
What the eyes dont see is a riveting account of a shameful disaster that became a tale of hope, the story of a city on the ropes that came together to fight for justice, selfdetermination, and the right to build a better world for theirand all of ourchildren. Monas new book tells how tide turned on state in flint. A new book about flints water crisis comes from the pediatrician and public health expert who was first to reveal the extent of lead contamination on the struggling citys children. Mona hannaattisha speaking about flint water crisis at national writers series this sunday by anna faller on september 27, 2018 tagged books, events, traverse city. Jun 15, 2018 in this thursday, may 17, 2018 photo, dr. At the time, state officials issued an order to switch the citys water. Named one of time magazines 100 most influential people in the world, she continues to work to mitigate the impact of the water crisis on flints children. Mona hannaattisha s what the eyes dont see traces her role in proving flint had a crisis. In april 2014, flint changed its water source from treated detroit water and sewerage department water sourced from lake huron and the detroit river to the flint river. Mona returning to royal oak with her book on flint. Certainly lead was a problem for children in flint long before the water problems. Pediatrician who exposed flint water crisis shares her story of resistance fresh air. Praise for what the eyes dont see it is one thing to point out a problem.
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