andersonh92's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
This was beautiful.
A bit over my head, but still beautiful.
So sad, yet so hopeful. A story of a doctor who became a lung cancer victim.
There was an in there about science versus religion that I’m going to have to go back and re-read because I don’t think I agreed with it at all. However, it was another of those great reads that gave me lots to think about.
A bit over my head, but still beautiful.
So sad, yet so hopeful. A story of a doctor who became a lung cancer victim.
There was an in there about science versus religion that I’m going to have to go back and re-read because I don’t think I agreed with it at all. However, it was another of those great reads that gave me lots to think about.
bookitalum's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t think it’s fair to critique this work in the same way one might critique other memoirs, whose authors have the time, energy, and capacity to polish and refine their work to a finely chiseled masterpiece. The manuscript’s state is, in itself, a reflection of the larger intended message. For that alone, I think this book is beautiful and meaningful and worthy of your time.
zabzy's review against another edition
5.0
so beautiful. the way it was written was beyond breathtaking - i could feel every emotion and thought put into them. cried every two pages as if i was there with them. this book is one i will forever recommend. one of my favs.
robyn_ms's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
4.0
This book is a lovely memoir and captures the challenges of transitions from doctor to patient both physically and mentally. A lovely depiction of his life and thought-provoking.
cdb9488's review against another edition
5.0
It is such a witty and thought-provoking memoir of a former MD and his blight with lung cancer. His meticulous recording of the events and style of his writing captures the all too familiar fear of death. It's refreshing to read something that is written by a physician and uses the medical jargon that those in the healthcare field understands. Such a bittersweet story...