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Duty Calls: Lessons Learned From an Unexpected Life of Service

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Follow the remarkable journey of a trailblazing American leader, Dr. Antonia Novello, the first woman and the first Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Antonia Novello is a vanguard in the United States and Puerto Rico, whose enduring commitment to service has left an indelible mark on the world of public health. With a distinguished career spanning more than four decades, including serving as the US Surgeon General and the New York State Commissioner of Health during 9/11, her story highlights an unwavering dedication to improving the well-being of individuals and communities. Dr. Novello’s story is one of challenges faced and overcome, of resilience and perseverance, and of shattering glass ceilings and opening doors for future generations of leaders. With honesty and openness, she shares her early battles with childhood illness and her desire to overcome stereotypes, while also chronicling her meteoric rise through various roles in the field of health care, leading to her service as the nation’s top medical officer. From her struggles to her celebrations to her tireless advocacy for the health of young people, each chapter offers a glimpse into the resilience and wisdom that have shaped her life, unveiling the profound lessons she has gathered along the way. In Duty Calls, readers will learn about: Dr. Novello’s early life and her struggles with congenital megacolon Her medical school and internship experiences How she became the first female/first Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Novello’s work as the New York State Commissioner of Health during 9/11 Her efforts to vaccinate and provide health care resources to her home in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria Wisdom and insights Dr. Novello gained through her life experiences, as well as her advice for the next generation (and everyone else!) Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fulcrum Publishing (March 5, 2024)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1682754464


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 67


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #227,188 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #117 in Hispanic & Latin Biographies #521 in Medical Professional Biographies #1,329 in Political Leader Biographies


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    • Inspiring story, well told
Duty Call is a wonderful memoir capturing the life of Dr. Antonia Novello, with Jill Tietjen as co-author. They are both highly accomplished women, extraordinary leaders, and trailblazers in their respective fields; and this collaboration is very well done. We discover the values that formed the basis for everything Dr. Novello has done throughout her life: always do the right thing, exercise patience and wait for the right time to act, display loyalty, adapt to requirements or constraints, and speak up for yourself. We also learn the barriers she faced as a woman and as a Hispanic - and how she overcame them. If you enjoy biographies of strong women, you are sure to find Duty Calls a fascinating, compelling read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2024 by Meredith Bell
    • A resilient life story with refreshing honesty
"Duty Calls" is a must-read for those seeking inspiration and leadership lessons. Dr. Novello's tribalized accomplishments are many, but what truly stands out is her honesty, resilience and good sense of humor in the face of challenges. Co-author Jill Tietjen has done a wonderful job of capturing Dr. Novello's unique personality and voice. I highly encourage you to take notes of the valuable life lessons at the end of the book, as they provide practical insights that can be applied to your own life and leadership journey. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2024 by Helen
    • Inspiring and practical advice from a woman who made history in the United States
In Duty Calls, Dr. Antonia Novello, the first woman and first Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States, shares her inspiring story of overcoming challenges and achieving success. The book details her upbringing in Puerto Rico and her battle with congenital megacolon. It goes on to outline her distinguished career in public health, culminating in her service as Surgeon General during 9/11. Dr. Novello's dedication to service and her commitment to breaking barriers shine through every page, making Duty Calls a must-read for anyone looking for an uplifting and empowering story. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024 by Redheaded_angler
    • Inspiring story from the first female, first hispanic Surgeon General
Inspiring book from a trail blazing leader.
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024 by Maya
    • Self prophecy book vs. admission of lessons learned
Unlike the name of the book suggests, the book lacked some, if not at all, detail about what lessons Dr. Novello learned aside from self description of how perfect she is, didn't /can't do anything wrong, her only fault was to trust people around her to cover whatever she does regardless. She got convicted. Understand the need to use your past mistakes and turn them into cash but let's not call it "lessons learned". Perhaps you should not have used state $s and staff for your own benefit? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2024 by BNC
    • A Comprehensive Insight into an Inspirational ✨Figure
The media could not be loaded. Dra. Novello’s book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life of an extraordinary individual who has used her talents and position to make a real difference. It’s a testament to what can be achieved with passion and dedication, and an encouragement to all of us to strive for greatness in our own lives. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024 by Dra.Ileana

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