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'The Great Refusal' author Casey Gerald says ruining his reputation saved his life

NPR | By Tonya Mosley

Published September 8, 2026 at 8:49 AM PDT

A decade ago, Gerald was a rising star, a Yale and Harvard graduate running a celebrated nonprofit. Then he shut it all down. His new book is an argument for forging a different path.

Tonya Mosley

Tonya Mosley is a co-host of Fresh Air.

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