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Books for the clear-headed

Clear thinking in a world of noise.

An independent press in Northern California. Short, practical books by Raye Bellinger, MD — written from a physician’s chair, and from the other one.


Cover of The Sure Thing Compass by Raye Bellinger, MD

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The Sure Thing Compass

A Practical Guide to Clear Thinking in a World of Noise

A five-step framework for pausing, weighing sources, reading evidence, catching bias, and testing a conclusion — written to be read over a weekend.

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The Patient’s Compass

A Practical Guide to Making Good Decisions About Your Own Health

Five questions for the appointment you walk out of unable to explain. The medication list, the hospital, the harder rooms. Written from both chairs.


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