Contemptible by John B Hackert, MD

A shocking story of bias and injustice perpetrated by one of the country’s largest health insurance companies, Contemptible: A surgeon’s battle for justice against insurance giant Cigna and a biased federal bench by John B Hackert, MD is an eye-opening and anger-inducing read. Densely detailing his legal battle against this manipulative healthcare giant, the book will be particularly accessible and jarring for those familiar with the health sector and the relevant legal procedures, but any American who has ever been frustrated at their insurance company will find this brief memoir relatable. While the writing could certainly be polished for awkward phrasing, tense inconsistencies, and formatting issues, the author’s core points are well-proven and eminently persuasive.