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Exploring the profound connection between a medical student and a cadaver named Eve, this memoir delves into themes of mortality, empathy, and the human experience. Through the student's journey, readers witness the transformative impact of medical education and the deep respect for life and death that emerges from this unique relationship. The narrative offers a poignant reflection on the intersection of science and humanity, inviting contemplation on the ethics of medical practice and the stories that every body holds.
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Body of Work, Christine Montross
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Body of Work
- Subtitle
- Meditations on Mortality from the Human Anatomy Lab
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christine Montross
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780143113669
- Description
- Exploring the profound connection between a medical student and a cadaver named Eve, this memoir delves into themes of mortality, empathy, and the human experience. Through the student's journey, readers witness the transformative impact of medical education and the deep respect for life and death that emerges from this unique relationship. The narrative offers a poignant reflection on the intersection of science and humanity, inviting contemplation on the ethics of medical practice and the stories that every body holds.