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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: The virus had circulated in New York weeks before the outbreak.
Chapter 2: In a crisis, leaders must share facts without causing public alarm.
Chapter 3: New York was the first state in the USA to develop its own COVID test.
Chapter 4: The coronavirus exposed why a nation needs a public health system.
Chapter 5: As a leader, showing emotion and compassion is vital to winning public support.
Chapter 6: President Trump’s only priority was reopening the economy.
Chapter 7: After George Floyd’s death, New York then faced both a social crisis and a public-health crisis.
Chapter 8: The unity of New Yorkers helped reduce the number of COVID-19 cases.
Description
American Crisis (2020) is a candid retelling of how Governor Andrew Cuomo managed the COVID-19 crisis in one of the worst affected states in America: New York. It reveals the steps Cuomo took to steer New York through the early days of the pandemic in a country run by a president Cuomo sees as incapable of leadership. It also shows how real leadership requires honesty and transparency, clear communication, and compassion for others.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone interested in American politics
- Leaders of organizations who want to learn about crisis management
- Those curious about how New York has fared throughout the crisis