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Hillbilly Elegy book review - from the perspective of an expat in the US
My March 2023 review of J.D. Vance's memoir: a raw account of family, class and upbringing, and a useful read for expats trying to understand the US.
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The Price We Pay by Marty Makary: A Book That Outraged Me
After paying 4x more for healthcare in the US than in Singapore, I read Marty Makary's The Price We Pay. It explained the markups I couldn't.
"Never pay the first bill" - a book review
Marshall Allen's book explains incentives behind US healthcare costs and offers ways to examine medical bills. A review with current billing resources and limits.
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"How the world really works" - a book review
No. 05Book reviewWhy We're Polarized by Ezra Klein - A Book Review
No. 06Book review"Poor Charlie's Almanack" - the wits and wisdom of Charles T.Munger
No. 07Book reviewKevin Rudd's new book "The Avoidable War"
No. 08Book reviewBook review "Principles for dealing with the changing world order" by Ray Dalio
No. 09Book reviewI almost made the wrong conclusion about "the Epidemic of Despair" by Anne Case and Angus Deaton
No. 10book reviewA heart-wrenching and uplifting book by Melinda Gates "Moment of Lift"
No. 11Book reviewMy recommended books for summer 2019
No. 12Book reviewTwo books I love for spring 2019
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