Jessie Gruman, Ph. D., is President of the Center for the Advancement of Health, an independent, nonpartisan Washington-based institute dedicated to helping individuals make use of scientific information when making decisions about their health. Former director of public education for the American Cancer Society, Dr. Gruman has been published in the New York Times, Chicago Sun Times, Washington Post, and other newspapers and magazines.  This is her first trade book.

Visit Jessie's website at www.aftershockbook.com