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Exploring the intersection of medicine and the human experience, the book presents eight poignant portraits that delve into the lives of patients facing life-altering illnesses. Each narrative highlights unique struggles and triumphs, showcasing characters like Kirk, who challenges conventional treatments, and Elliott, who redefines success after overcoming leukemia. These stories transcend mere medical cases, offering profound insights into suffering, resilience, and the celebration of life, reflecting both the patients' and the physician's journeys of self-discovery and understanding.
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The Measure of Our Days, Jerome Groopman
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- The Measure of Our Days
- Subtitle
- New Beginnings at Life's End
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jerome Groopman
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Publisher
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780140269727
- Category
- Social sciences, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of medicine and the human experience, the book presents eight poignant portraits that delve into the lives of patients facing life-altering illnesses. Each narrative highlights unique struggles and triumphs, showcasing characters like Kirk, who challenges conventional treatments, and Elliott, who redefines success after overcoming leukemia. These stories transcend mere medical cases, offering profound insights into suffering, resilience, and the celebration of life, reflecting both the patients' and the physician's journeys of self-discovery and understanding.