A Piece of My Mind
A Piece of My Mind Books
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reflections and insights on health, disease, and healing
Now in paperback for the first time, A Piece of My Mind brings together revealing private essays that first appeared in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). These engrossing, tender vignettes–written by physicians, patients, family members, medical students, and others–offer a unique glimpse into the everyday experiences and relationships in the medical world.
Baring their souls and opening their hearts, the authors share their most private moments, tales, and observations. You’ll hear from the intern who may possibly not hide her emotions, earning reprimand from her supervisors but appreciation from her patients . . . meet an alcoholic whose indomitable spirit helped her defy all the odds . . . experience the heartbreaking comedy of a Monday morning HIV clinic . . . be inspired by the oncology social worker who found a new like of life during her own struggle with breast cancer . . . and learn from the physician who realized that by witnessing her patients’ courage she became a better physician.
Compelling, touching, and at times humorous, A Piece of My Mind offers a deeper understanding of physicians, patients, medicine, and the simple human act of helping another person.
“These tales, based in science, are transmitted to readers . . . after filtering through a human heart . . . consistently succeeds in bridging science and the humanities.”
–William H. Foege, MD, Emory University
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There seems to be quite a disparity in the quality of the prose. Although some tales were fascinating, most were hackneyed. But, the tale on page 55, entitled Hands On, is certainly of a professional demeanor. The problem with a collection of essays from different authors is not merely the variation in style but quality. I would much prefer to see a book filled with this one authors essay’s. The others need tighter editing.
Rating: 5 / 5
Roxanne K. Young, the editor of this book, is Director of the Department of Medical Humanities of the Journal of the American Medical Association. As a involved physician, each week I and many of my colleagues turn first to the Journal’s “A Piece of My Mind” discourse from which the essays in the book come. Frequently written by physicians, essays also come from other health care professionals, patients, families, and others. In reading this work, the reader will find the hopes, fears, feelings, dreams, concerns, and clear and poignant observations of those who heal. If you desire to know not just the science of medicine, but its heart and soul, read this book.
Rating: 5 / 5