Fostering bravery by bravery: Federle and Palmer release their book - Fortifying Fortitude: Federle and Palmer Pen a Book on Emboldening Confidence
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Taking the Leap: Federle and Palmer's New Book
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Amidst the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Lisa Federle, a trailblazing physician turned bestselling author, and Boris Palmer, the dynamic mayor of Tübingen, made headlines with their unorthodox approach to testing. They championed widespread testing, provided seniors with free FFP2 masks, and spearheaded a pilot project that eased restrictions on retail and hospitality while enforcing stringent testing requirements.
Sound the alarm, it's time to act!
Together, they've penned a compelling manifesto. Entitled “Let's Do This Now!”, the book drops on April 25, courtesy of Quadriga Verlag. This empowering tome invites readers to take risks, embrace change, and tackle present-day issues faced by Germany. Covering international concerns, bureaucracy reduction, local initiatives, climate change, courage, personal accountability, and common sense, it's a must-read for anyone yearning to make a difference.
Unlock your potential, seize your destiny!
The book is a unique amalgamation of personal anecdotes and Palmer's successful municipal ventures, such as the packaging tax. Tübingen was the first city in Germany to implement this tax on single-use packaging to combat waste and promote reusable alternatives, despite facing legal hurdles. Now, it serves as a model for other cities.
Together, we can conquer the world!
The book culminates with a clarion call to action, advocated by a physician and a mayor. But, why write this book in the first place, and how was the collaborative writing process?
Two minds coming together, a powerful force
"I felt disillusioned by all the dry, theoretical, or narrow-minded self-help books and analyses," Federle explains. "I was seeking something practical, but with a political edge."
According to Palmer, "Lisa felt compelled to pen a book about the crises confronting us today, yet not as a conventional self-help book or dry academic analysis. Instead, she wanted a practical guide, but from two distinct viewpoints—a physician's contemplation of the human condition, and a mayor's perspective on their local communities. Our aim was to show how, with a modicum of guts and the right allies, one can achieve remarkable feats under trying circumstances."
Palmer penned the majority of the chapters first, offering the political backdrop. "Then, based on the topics we had decided on earlier, I chronicled the personal experiences and tales related to them," Federle adds.
The absurdity needs to end
When asked about absurdities plaguing the healthcare system, Federle suggests reforming access to medical school. "First, I'd grant admission to medical school to individuals who have already worked in a helping profession because they're well-acquainted with the challenges ahead."
Palmer, in contrast, advocates abolishing the continuous testing of public drinking fountains by laboratories. "It's top-quality drinking water, like from any other tap. The relentless testing leads to a city like Tübingen spending a fortune annually on water inspectors. It's so expensive that it's almost more cost-effective to ditch the fountains altogether if you're cash-strapped. Who benefits from that?"
Agree to disagree, then compromise
During the writing process, there were moments when they didn't see eye to eye, Palmer concedes. "When that happened, it's best to defer to Lisa's judgement."
- Employment policies and community policies are two distinct areas addressed in the book "Let's Do This Now!" penned by Dr. Lisa Federle and Boris Palmer.
- Federle and Palmer advocate for readers to challenge status quos and collaborate on present-day issues, such as international concerns and bureaucracy reduction.
- The book highlights successful initiatives like Tübingen's packaging tax, which promotes reusable alternatives and serves as a model for other cities.
- The duo collaboration on the book, palmer focusing on the political backdrop and Federle sharing personal anecdotes and insights from her medical perspective.
- Federle is dissatisfied with dry, theoretical, or narrow-minded self-help books and seeks a practical guide with a political edge.
- Palmer aims to demonstrate how, with courage and the right allies, one can achieve remarkable feats under trying circumstances, drawing on his experiences as the mayor of Tübingen.
- When addressing absurdities in the healthcare system, Federle suggests reforming medical school admissions to prioritize individuals with experience in helping professions.
- Palmer advocates for abolishing continuous testing of public drinking fountains by laboratories, citing cost-efficiencies and waste.
- During the writing process, disagreements arose between Federle and Palmer, with Palmer deferring to Federle's judgement in such cases.
- The book culminates in a call to action, emphasizing the importance of taking risks, embracing change, and working together to tackle pressing issues, drawing on their experiences and expertise in both healthcare and local governance.
