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More copies of this ISBN:A Life in Medicineby Robert (edt) Coles
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:A Life in Medicine collects stories, poems, and essays by and for those in the healing profession who are struggling to keep up with the science while staying true to the humanitarian goals at the heart of their work. Described as "an admirably complete look at the best recent writing on medicine" by the Detroit Free Press, the book includes well-known authors such as William Carlos Williams, Wendell Berry, Anne Fadiman, Lorrie Moore, and Walt Whitman, as well as writing from doctors, nurses, practitioners, and patients. Provocative and moving contributions address issues of life and death, cancer and AIDS, seizures and psychosis, advocacy and anatomy, from both ends of the stethoscope. Review:"An anthology of lasting appeal to those interested in medicine, well-written literature, and a sympathetic understanding of human life." Booklist Review:"All of the selections reflect a concern for the human aspects of medicine and espouse the rights of the patient over the rigidity of the medical establishment." Library Journal Review:"Stories, essays and poems by wonderful writers...consider[ing] the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by patients and those who care for them." Chicago Tribune Review:"Clinical errors, cultural clashes...[and] reflections on clinical encounters...[from] voices relevant to medicine and how it is practiced." New England Journal of Medicine About the AuthorRobert Coles is a child psychiatrist, Pulitzer Prize?winning author, founder of DoubleTake, and professor at Harvard Medical School. A two-time recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, he lives in Concord, Massachusetts. Randy Testa has taught literature and medical ethics at Harvard and at Dartmouth Medical School. He is the editor of DoubleTake and lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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