Quiet Book Club

Relax: A Guide to Everyday Health Decisions with More Facts and Less Worry

We invite you to read the current book club selection Relax.: A Guide to Everyday Health Decisions with More Facts and Less Worry by Timothy Caulfield.

Timothy Caulfield is a Professor of Health Law and Science Policy at the University of Alberta and a Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy. He is the host and co-producer of the documentary TV show, A User's Guide to Cheating Death (streaming on Netflix) and a bestselling author. 

Caulfield is an invited speaker for RDP's Perspectives: Canada in the World series.

Register Now for our March 15, 2023 Book Club Discussion!

About Relax (via Penguin Random House Canada):

In Relax, health policy expert Timothy Caulfield takes us through a regular day and shows the underlying science behind our actions and habits. And he reveals that a lot of our decision-making is based on misinformation. Whether he's studying cell phone use, bike commuting, or raw-milk cheese consumption, Caulfield shows that many of the things we believe to be healthier, safer, or just better, simply aren't. With solid grounding in current and reliable scientific findings, the author points to a less stressful way forward--which means we can all afford to relax a lot more. 

Find Relax: A Guide to Everyday Health Decisions with More Facts and Less Worry in RDP Library (login for off-campus access):

• Read the ebook
• Read the print book

Relax.: A Guide to Everyday Health Decisions with More Facts and Less Worry was previously published as Relax, Dammit!: A User’s Guide to the Age of Anxiety and was the winner of several awards:

• Science Writers and Communicators of Canada Book Award (2020 General Winner) 
• Wilfrid Eggleston Award for Nonfiction (2021)

We invite all RDP students, staff, and faculty to read the book and join us on March 15 to share how the book has impacted you personally or professionally: 

Quiet Book Club Meeting – Everyone welcome!
Date: March 15, 2023 @ 12-1 pm
Location: Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), room 913C

Register to receive reminders. Registration is not required in order to attend.

The Quiet Book Club is a joint initiative between the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and the Library.