I grew up in a single-parent family at the bottom of the social and economic
gradient and draw on my personal experiences in Chapter 3. My work in
public health and health promotion over the past 25 years has always been
with those who have to suffer the consequences of poverty and inequality.
Throughout my life I have observed the powerlessness of others or have
myself been directly affected by those who have power over my health and its
determinants. This will continue to motivate me to write about and to work
with people who struggle to gain power.