Deanna Fei delves into profound human experiences, particularly the journeys of premature infants and the complexities of the American healthcare system. Her writing is celebrated for its urgency and beauty, probing issues of privacy, the value of human life, and the need for greater compassion. Fei fearlessly explores personal narratives to ignite public discourse and advocate for systemic change. Her work offers a powerful voice for the vulnerable, calling for a more empathetic and just society.
Fei explores the value of a human life: from the spreadsheets wielded by cost-cutting executives to the insidious notions of risk surrounding modern pregnancy; from the wondrous history of medical innovation in the care of premature infants to contemporary analyses of what their lives are worth; and finally, to the depths of her own struggle to make sense of her daughter's arrival in the world.