The Best Medicine
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The fight against child mortality that transformed parenting, doctoring and the way we live
Perri Klass Book order
Perri Klass is a pediatrician whose writing spans both fiction and non-fiction, offering insights into the worlds of children, families, medicine, and culinary explorations. She employs a distinctive narrative approach, often structuring her work through intimate formats like letters, particularly when addressing profound life transitions such as a child entering medical school. Beyond her literary pursuits and academic roles, she champions early childhood literacy through her leadership in a national organization, underscoring her commitment to nurturing young minds.
- 2022
- 2021
Quirky Kids: Understanding and Supporting Your Child with Developmental Differences
- 350 pages
- 13 hours of reading
This classic, coauthored by New York Times columnist and pediatrician Dr. Perri Klass, has been fully revised and updated to reflect the recent significant changes in the recognition and care of children whose development doesn’t go as expected. It includes new information about therapeutic interventions, managing co-morbidities, and getting support for children with developmental differences at school. Additional information covers community resources, initiatives at hospitals, clinics, and even theme parks, that make life easier for children with developmental differences and their families. The authors also offer a stronger focus on self-care for parents in this new edition, with the pediatrician’s perspective of supporting families as they go through the diagnostic process over time.
- 2020
A Good Time to Be Born
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The fight against child mortality that transformed parenting, doctoring and the way we live.
- 2009
The Mercy Rule
- 286 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Dr. Lucy Weiss navigates the complexities of motherhood while reflecting on her own challenging upbringing in foster care. As a pediatrician, she faces moral dilemmas daily, assessing the competence of at-risk parents and the safety of their children. Balancing her concerns for her daughter's adolescent struggles with the harsh realities of her patients' lives, Lucy grapples with her past and her role as a parent. This novel blends humor and empathy, capturing the joys and challenges of parenting in a heartfelt narrative.
- 2005
The Mystery of Breathing
- 354 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Dr. Maggie Claymore, a dedicated neonatal physician, faces a career crisis when an anonymous hate campaign undermines her credibility and ethics just as she nears a significant promotion. As suspicion clouds her professional relationships and personal life, including her marriage, Maggie grapples with the impact of these rumors on her identity and dedication to her patients. The story explores themes of resilience, integrity, and the struggle for truth in the face of adversity.
- 2001
Exploring the intersection of love and science, this collection delves into the complexities of modern life through the lens of a medical school graduate and mother. Perri Klass crafts stories that resonate with authenticity, blending humor with profound insights about the human experience. The narratives illuminate the challenges and wonders of contemporary domesticity, capturing the sparks that arise when emotional and scientific worlds collide. Each tale offers a unique perspective on the beauty and terror of everyday life.