Copies of Tony Holohan's book available for pre-order months after he left CMO job

Members of the public can now pre-order Dr Tony Holohan’s biography 'We Need to Talk,' months after the medical professional stepped down from his position as Chief Medical Officer.

Holohan became a well-known public figure as he led Ireland through the Covid-19 pandemic and faced much criticism for the strict measures being put in place.

Despite the backlash over lockdown, masks, and social distancing rules, Holohan won widespread praise for his handling of the health emergency.

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Now, his biography - which documents his time as CMO, as well as the death of his beloved wife Emer - will give readers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most demanding positions during the biggest public health crisis in Ireland's modern history.

The blurb for the biography reads: “Dr Tony Holohan served as Chief Medical Officer in Ireland for 14 years, but only really became known to the public during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Copies of Tony Holohan's book available for pre-sale months after he left CMO job (Eason's)

“During this time his remarkable leadership skills came to the fore and he became the public face of the pandemic, helping to steer the nation through the biggest public health crisis in Ireland's modern history.

“However, while dealing with the most serious pandemic in a century in his professional life, he was also enduring challenges at home. His beloved wife of 25 years, Emer, was battling cancer and died in February 2021.

“This remarkable book reflects on these experiences and inspires us to have those difficult conversations that ultimately make life more meaningful”.

Those wishing to pre-order the book can do so by clicking this link to the Eason’s website.

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