Super Short Summary

Living and Dying in Brick City by Sampson Davis and Lisa Frazier Page details Dr. Davis's experiences as an emergency room doctor in inner-city Newark, where he grew up amidst drug culture, gun violence, and poverty. The book offers empathetic, firsthand insights into the healthcare crisis affecting these communities and highlights Dr. Davis's journey alongside his childhood friends to become doctors and give back to their neighborhood. The book discusses topics including AIDS, addiction, gun violence, and terminal illnesses.