

vivekmurthy.com/together-book 2 years ago, I began an unexpected journey: to write a book on social connection and loneliness. It was inspired by my patients, people I met as Surgeon General, and my own struggles. I'm thrilled to share that the book - TOGETHER - launches today.

Through countless conversations, I learned that loneliness was far more common than I thought and more consequential for our health, performance, and politics than I could have imagined. I also could never have fathomed it would even more relevant during the COVID19 pandemic.

I began seeking to address loneliness, but I ended up recognizing the extraordinary power of human connection to help us feel better, do better, and be healthier. TOGETHER is about how we can nurture a social revival in our lives and in our communities.