E571 - Marc Sapir - I'll Fly Away, 40 Stories about Amazing Disabled Elders by Marc Sapir

EPISODE 571 - Marc Sapir - I'll Fly Away, 40 Stories about Amazing Disabled Elders

Marc Sapir, a retired primary care, geriatric, and public health physician, is an essayist and political activist. He was the first Medical Director of the Center for Elders’ Independence for disabled elders for 9 years. He also previously worked for United Farm Workers and was a panel member of the Mad as Hell Doctors for Single Payer Health Care. A graduate of Brandeis University (BA) and Stanford Medical School (MD), he also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) epidemiology from the University of California, Berkeley.

He is the author of five plays and writes fiction, poetry, and music. He recently published a memoir, Deja Vu with Quixotic Delusions of Grandeur (May, 2024), and his writing has been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Jose Mercury News, the Berkeley Daily Planet, the Palo Alto Times, the Stanford Daily, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), American Journal of Public Health, American Journal of Epidemiology, and more. He lives in Berkeley, CA.

I'll Fly Away
Stories about Amazing Disabled Elders by Marc Sapir
I’ll Fly Away invites readers to delve into the intimate narratives of 40 extraordinary elders, revealing their profound stories of resilience and the vibrant spirit that often persists in the twilight years. This collection not only highlights the challenges faced by aging individuals but also champions the beauty and dignity of every life story.

“A collection of wonderful real-life stories on aging. Dr. Sapir vividly portrays a complex series of human emotions, struggles, and relationships.”
—Thomas Irungu MD, MPH, medical director Sentara Health Plans, VA

“Could the lives of 40 disabled oldsters in a geriatric program make interesting reading? ‘Interesting’ is an understatement. These stories are fascinating.”
—Anthony Somkin MD, medical director RotaCare West Contra Costa

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