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A.L. Kushner
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Writer | Former Humanitarian Surgeon | Reality Strategist

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From Chaos to Clarity

I’ve distilled twenty years in war zones and disaster areas into 10 Lessons from Chaos: practical, blunt takeaways for anyone operating in high-pressure, uncertain environments.

📄 Download the PDF to see the full list 👇
💬 Tell me which one resonates most

#LessonsFromChaos
Hundreds showed up to say goodbye to Inlet View Elementary School @asdschools (they’re even giving away pieces of the gym!) #Anchorage
December 5, 2025 at 3:22 AM
December 3, 2025 at 4:44 AM
From Chaos to Clarity

I’ve distilled twenty years in war zones and disaster areas into 10 Lessons from Chaos: practical, blunt takeaways for anyone operating in high-pressure, uncertain environments.

📄 Download the PDF to see the full list 👇
💬 Tell me which one resonates most

#LessonsFromChaos
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Yikes. Roads in #Anchorage must be bad. ASD cancelled school for today 😱
December 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
And we’re not gonna be able to get home for a bit. #alaskathings
November 29, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Eagles and moose in South Addition #Anchorage
November 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
6.3 earthquake in Anchorage
November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Something to keep an eye on.
November 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Don’t forget you can order free reflective tape from Safe Alaskans :)

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November 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
6 am in #Dubai and getting ready for the start of the #DubaiFutureForum. Networking breakfast at 9, then workshop on future of #philanthropy
November 17, 2025 at 2:12 AM
And another full request! That’s 3!! 😎🤞
November 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Museum of the Future at sunrise #Dubai
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Hoping to see northern lights tonight 🙏
November 12, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Status update on my memoir, Lessons from Chaos:

A beta reader said:

“I got the manuscript, started reading… and suddenly I was 8 chapters in. Tight, brisk writing. Dramatic. Medical reality abroad. I’m hooked.”

😎

And, the full manuscript is now with literary agents.

🤞
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Alaska travelers have big questions. Here are a few answers and options while the shutdown continues
November 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
And another query rejection. Oh well. Gonna keep going! Let’s face it, this too is a #LessonFromChaos
November 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Got a helper to shovel 💪 #Anchorage
November 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Everyone has an agenda. Most miss the lesson. I did at first.
Dubai next week: finding the folks who want to learn from chaos.
#LessonsFromChaos #DubaiFutureForum
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 AM
With shutdown set to reduce flights at Anchorage International, Alaska Airlines and others promise refunds for canceled flights
November 7, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Got feedback on memoir from two more respected colleagues. Both liked it, both suggested an epilogue. Most common feedback is that it “sounds like me.” 😎
November 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
NOAA cancels funding for data collection crucial to tsunami warning systems
November 4, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Regional air carrier Kenai Aviation announces immediate shutdown
November 4, 2025 at 3:41 AM