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Book Synopsis: Told by a unique voice in American medicine, this epic story recounts life-changing experiences in the career of a distinguished physician, and is described by The New York Times as “a true service [to history]. Dr. Reilly deserves a resounding bravo for telling it like it is.” Malcolm Gladwell agrees: “Brendan Reilly has written a beautiful book about a forgotten subject—what it means for a physician to truly care for a patient.”
Every review of One Doctor noted its beautiful writing and compelling story, the riveting tension and suspense. “Remarkable with heart-pounding pace and drama” (Publishers Weekly); “a gripping, moving memoir” (Abraham Verghese); “a terrific read” (The Boston Globe); “an astonishingly moving and incredibly personal account of a modern doctor” (The Lancet).
In compelling first-person prose, Dr. Brendan Reilly takes readers to the front lines of medicine today. Whipsawed by daily crises and frustrations, Reilly must deal with several daunting challenges simultaneously. As Reilly’s patients and their families survive close calls, struggle with heartrending decisions, and confront the limits of medicine’s power to cure, One Doctor lays bare a fragmented, depersonalized, business-driven health care system where real caring is hard to find.
Every day, Reilly sees patients who fall through the cracks and suffer harm because they lack one doctor who knows them well and relentlessly advocates for their best interests. Filled with fascinating characters in New York City and rural New England—people with dark secrets, mysterious illnesses, impossible dreams, and limitless courage—One Doctor tells their stories with sensitivity and empathy, reminding us of professional values once held dear by all physicians.
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Looking for a gripping and heart-pounding read? Look no further than One Doctor: Close Calls, Cold Cases, and the Mysteries of Medicine. This remarkable book, praised by The New York Times as a true service to history, takes you on a journey through the incredible experiences of a distinguished physician. In the words of Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point, Brendan Reilly's book is a beautiful account of what it truly means for a doctor to care for a patient.
Prepare to be captivated by the beautiful writing and compelling story of One Doctor. With riveting tension and suspense, this gripping memoir will leave you with chills and a newfound appreciation for the medical profession. Publishers Weekly hails it as a remarkable book with heart-pounding pace and drama, while The Boston Globe describes it as a terrific read. The Lancet calls it an astonishingly moving and incredibly personal account of a modern doctor. The reviews speak for themselves!
Dr. Brendan Reilly takes you to the front lines of medicine, where he must tackle multiple challenges simultaneously. In a fragmented and profit-driven healthcare system, he witnesses patients falling through the cracks and suffering harm due to the lack of a devoted physician. One Doctor sheds light on the depersonalization of healthcare, reminding us of the professional values that were once cherished by all physicians. Brace yourself for a journey filled with fascinating characters, dark secrets, mysterious illnesses, and unwavering courage.
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