Theresa Brown is a nurse and bestselling author known for her insightful explorations of healthcare through memoir and journalism. Her works include the "New York Times" bestseller "The Shift" and "Critical Care," a memoir chronicling her first year as a nurse. Her latest book, "Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient," delves into her personal experience with breast cancer, contrasting her perspective as both a patient and an oncology nurse. Brown's writing exposes systemic gaps in compassionate care while offering hope for its restoration.
Before transitioning to writing full-time, Brown spent a decade in clinical nursing, drawing from this experience to inform her candid, empathetic narratives. She holds a PhD in English from the University of Chicago, a background that sharpens her ability to articulate complex healthcare issues for broad audiences. Her essays have appeared in "The New York Times", "CNN.com", and medical journals such as the "American Journal of Nursing" and the "Journal of the American Medical Association".
Brown lectures internationally on nursing, healthcare reform, and end-of-life care, establishing herself as a respected voice in medical ethics. Now based in Pittsburgh, she lives with her husband and their dog, while her three adult children pursue their own paths. Her work continues to bridge the gap between medical professionals and the public, advocating for a more humane healthcare system.