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Claire Rayner

    January 22, 1931 – October 11, 2010

    Claire Rayner was a renowned British journalist celebrated for her role as an agony aunt, offering advice to millions of readers. Her writing tackled issues concerning women and health, leaving a significant mark on patient advocacy. Rayner was also a vocal proponent of humanist and secular causes, contributing notably to reforms in prison healthcare. Her career was characterized by compassion, advocacy for the vulnerable, and a commitment to improving the lives of those facing hidden disabilities, solidifying her legacy as a compassionate communicator.

    Claire Rayner
    Second Opinion
    Be Coming Me: Back to Basics
    Gower Street
    Clinical Judgements
    The body book
    First Blood
    • 2020

      Be Coming Me: Back to Basics

      • 102 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The book emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and making choices that benefit both oneself and others, aiming to alleviate disillusionment. It offers valuable lessons on understanding life, personal roles, and the significance of communication. Readers are guided to confront their challenges and transform them into positive experiences through practical tools and planning. By fostering a strong connection with oneself, the book encourages confidence and leadership in one's life, motivating readers to pursue their passions and create a fulfilling future.

      Be Coming Me: Back to Basics
    • 2011

      The second installment in Claire Rayner’s medical murder mystery series featuring sensationally scalpel-minded heroine, Dr. George Barnabas. Claire Rayner’s instinctive understanding of character, motive and emotion and, like First Blood, Second Opinion once again interweaves the drama of life in a busy hospital with an intricate and entertaining mystery.

      Second Opinion
    • 2011

      "The chief pathologist for a large urban police department is on the spot. Her first big case is a very famous--and a very dead--bestselling author. The media circus and her superiors are all waiting for her to fail, but George is determined to prove her mettle. The only problem is that there doesn't seem to be any cause of death."--Page 4 of cover

      First Blood
    • 1994

      The body book

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.9(25)Add rating

      An introduction to the various parts and functions of the human body, including such aspects as breathing, talking, the circulatory system, the senses, the skin, hair and nails, reproduction, and aging and dying.

      The body book
    • 1991

      A novel, set in one week in a large hospital, following the various crises of the doctors and nurses, patients and administrators in a time when the future of the hospitals seems threatened. The author's other published titles include Reprise, Maddie and Poppy Chronicles.

      Clinical Judgements
    • 1974