T. R. Reid

Sick Around the World

This is, essentially, the film version of the book "The Healing of America." In this film, first broadcast on PBS Frontline, Reid travels to Britain, Germany, Switzerland, Japan, and Taiwan to study the different models of health care delivery.
The film shows that "universal coverage" doesn't have to mean "socialized medicine." Three of the countries in the movie --Germany, Switzerland, and Japan -- providee health care for everybody at reasonable cost using private doctors, private hospitals, and private insurance.

Selected Works

Documentary film (PBS)
A reporter finds high-quality health care at reasonable cost --in the USA!
A reporter studies ancient Indian medicine
Nonfiction/Current Events
Contemplating Japan's future in the wake of the triple disaster of March, 2011.
nonfiction / Japanese language
This is the Japanese version of the book "Reimagining Japan."
Nonfiction / Current Events
“A lively, thought-provoking book.”
The Seattle Times
Documentary Film --PBS Frontline
"Engaging and informative." --New York Times
Nonfiction
“Engaging...a fascinating read...he is amusing, droll and extremely knowledgeable.”
Detroit Free Press
The story of inventors Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce, the men behind the microchip.
Guide Book
The definitive English language guide to Japan's great ski resorts (both outdoor and indoor).

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