The Ailing Nation by Nate Link reflects on the economy of America over the past decades and how different sectors in the government have been impacted by a dwindling economy that does not seem to be getting better over time. Despite the poor economy, there have been some good innovations in the field of medicine which have led to better healthcare within hospitals making it one of the best sectors in the government. The book is filled with short stories by patients whose experiences help the reader understand the true state of the country.

Author Nate Link uses the incompetency showed by various characters within the hospital setting to portray how the nation is ailing. He uses his experience in the field of medicine to analyze and diagnose what the country could be ailing from and if there is a cure for that ailment. I am amazed by how he uses comparison in the book between a chronic patient and the long-term status of the US economy. The use of simple language, even when the author is expounding on the medical field, helps readers of different levels easily understand the views.

Short stories have been used effectively throughout the book to bring out the real situation of the country’s economic state. I love how he uses his medical knowledge figuratively to break down the economy, diagnose problems within the system, and give the current physiologic state as he terms it and then arrives at a possible treatment.

The Ailing Nation explores historical issues all the way up to issues plaguing us today, all reflecting on the economic status of America. The Ailing Nation methodically breaks down the United States economic status from a medical perspective while also providing a diagnosis along with a possible treatment plan, all while maintaining a steady, and intriguing, narrative flow that consistently informs its readers while capturing their attention.

Pages: 345 | ASIN: B08WJBBMFW