Publisher's Synopsis
Why is medical science not about truth?
What do George Patton, Picasso and Ty Cobb have in common?
What are seven ways to tell a Democrat from a Republican?
Who sent a memo to God, and why?
How can you tell a wine snob (And what do you tell him)?
Very little escapes Dr. Allen's keen observations on the human condition and brutally honest critique of society in Keeping Score, an engaging and lively collection of more than 100 essays first appearing in the Modesto Bee from 2001 to 2014.
This collection of short essays and barbs covers a fascinating period in recent American history and provides no shortage of local, national and worldwide subject matter for the author, known for his straight talk and often-controversial opinions.
From the revolution in health care - Physicians and Honesty, Gorillas and Healthcare - to accountability in education - Teaching to the Test, Tenure - to the political shenanigans and struggling self image of his home town - What Goes Around, The Establishment, Political Mavericks - Dr. Allen blends satire, humor and hardball observations about the myriad critical problems of the day emanating from the flatlands of Modesto, California to the never-ending circus on Capitol Hill and everywhere in between. Sure to tickle the reader's funny bone, challenge conventional wisdom and stretch the mind, Keeping Score provides a healthy dose of realism - just what the doctor ordered for anyone interested in dissecting some of America's most pressing issues of the day.
