The Closest Of Strangers: A Doctor And His Patients Experience The Human Side Of Healing

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Summary: A Converted Skeptic
Review: As a doctor-to-be, I have received many similar books espouting the human side of medicine. The majority have been unrealistic and forgettable. Dr. Judge succeeds where others failed because he captures not only the plight of the patients, but the plight of the health care provider as well. A great book that would make a good gift for any physician or medical student.

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Summary: Powerfully human
Review: Dr. Judge's insights, honesty, and compassion magnetically drew me into each encounter. The subtitle speaks of "the human side of healing." The "okness" of being human portrayed in the book was very liberating and I found that I was asking questions of myself I had not before had the courage to ask. Some of the healing that took place in the patients and in Dr. Judge also took place in me. Thank you.

Rating:
Summary: Powerfully human
Review: Dr. Judge's insights, honesty, and compassion magnetically drew me into each encounter. The subtitle speaks of "the human side of healing." The "okness" of being human portrayed in the book was very liberating and I found that I was asking questions of myself I had not before had the courage to ask. Some of the healing that took place in the patients and in Dr. Judge also took place in me. Thank you.

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Summary: A Struggle to Reconcile Christianity with Medicine
Review: This book is an increadible work by a physician who seems to be desparately trying to justify his christianity with his work. In it the author gives a poignant discription of his attempt to help his patients while not being spiritually destroyed. I found it encouraging to read about someone who has successfully traversed some of the struggles that I find myself going through. This is a must read for anyone who is a Christian going into medicine.

Rating:
Summary: A Struggle to Reconcile Christianity with Medicine
Review: This book is an increadible work by a physician who seems to be desparately trying to justify his christianity with his work. In it the author gives a poignant discription of his attempt to help his patients while not being spiritually destroyed. I found it encouraging to read about someone who has successfully traversed some of the struggles that I find myself going through. This is a must read for anyone who is a Christian going into medicine.