Life and Medicine: Every Patient Teaches a Lesson

In this moving and inspiring book, Dr. Abraham Verghese reflects on the lessons he has learned from his patients over the course of his long career as a doctor. Through a series of beautifully written essays, Dr. Verghese explores the complex relationship between doctor and patient, and the profound impact that illness can have on both parties.

Life and Medicine: Every Patient Teaches a Lesson

by Yongxin Li

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1729 KB
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Dr. Verghese writes with honesty and compassion about the challenges and rewards of being a doctor. He shares stories of patients who have taught him about the importance of listening, empathy, and hope. He also writes about the challenges of dealing with death and dying, and the ways in which illness can lead to both growth and healing.

This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever been touched by illness, either as a patient or a caregiver. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. And it is a celebration of the human spirit, which has the capacity to triumph over even the most difficult circumstances.

Praise for Life and Medicine

"A beautifully written and deeply moving book. Dr. Verghese is a gifted storyteller who has a rare gift for capturing the human experience in all its complexity and beauty." —Atul Gawande, author of Being Mortal

"A wise and compassionate book that will resonate with anyone who has ever been touched by illness. Dr. Verghese's writing is both elegant and thought-provoking, and his insights into the human condition are profound." —Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Emperor of All Maladies

"A must-read for anyone who has ever wondered about the meaning of life and suffering. Dr. Verghese's book is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope." —Anne Lamott, author of Bird by Bird

About the Author

Dr. Abraham Verghese is a renowned physician and author. He is a professor of medicine at Stanford University and the author of several books, including Cutting for Stone and My Own Country. His work has been translated into more than thirty languages and has won numerous awards, including the National Book Critics Circle Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction.

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Life and Medicine: Every Patient Teaches a Lesson

by Yongxin Li

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1729 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	331 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE