LJ Anderson
Writer and Columnist
Specializing in Health Writing
Comments
From Interviewees

You did a remarkable job of untangling my complex responses and providing a very objective piece. 
    —Robert Tranquada, MD, professor emeritus, USC Keck School of Medicine

It was refreshing to talk with someone who’s so well-informed. 
    —Paul Ernsberger, PhD, Department of Nutrition,
        Case Western Reserve School of Medicine

You did a terrific job with the article, and I very much appreciate your interest. 
    —Jeff Bell, author of Rewind, Replay, Repeat, and national spokesperson for
        the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation

I believe you captured the true spirit of what I was saying and trying to convey. 
    —Frederick Moore, PhD, scientist and co-founder of Building Diversity in Science

I received a number of comments on the column. Your focus on health (physical and mental) is an important area in dealing with trauma. People tend to focus on the events instead. 
    —Jackie Speier, US Congresswoman (D-CA)

Wow… terrific work, LJ. Thanks for featuring our work to free the captives! 
    —David Batstone, PhD, president of the Not for Sale Campaign

Well done! The article is great! Thanks for your perseverance, wisdom and words! 
    —Linda Hawes Clever, MD, president of RENEW

The article is very well done. I gave you hamburger and you delivered filet mignon! Thanks.
    —Bill Schwartz, MD, co-founder of the Samaritan House Free Medical Clinic

I think you really captured our interview very nicely, and I wanted to congratulate you. 
    —Thomas Russell, MD, executive director of the American College of Surgeons

I am very pleased with the article you wrote. I think you captured a wealth of information and presented it in a very user friendly way.
    —Mary Marlin, MSN, RN, Safe from the Start

From Editors

LJ’s writing is clear, concise and informative, and her columns are robust with information from multiple sources. She has a keen ability to report on a variety of health-related issues. 
    —Jamie Casini, Managing Editor, Palo Alto Daily News

This is a lovely interview. Just what I envisioned. 
    —Laura Goldbaum, Editorial Director, California and Mountain West, NURSEWEEK

Yours was a heartfelt tribute, beautifully told. Congratulations! 
    —Crystal Chow, Features Editor, San Jose Mercury News