Letters to a Young Doctor (Harvest Book) - Softcover

Selzer, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0156003996 ISBN 13: 9780156003995

Publisher: Thomson Learning, 1998

Synopsis

Autobiographical reflections and parables from the noted surgeon and author--in turn grimly humorous, painful, and inspirational--articulate the lessons to be learned during an internship in surgery.

About this title

About the Author:

Richard Selzer (1928-2016) was for many years a surgeon practicing in New Haven, Connecticut, where he was also on the faculty of the Yale School of Medicine. He was born in Troy, New York, was graduated from Union College and Albany Medical College, and from the Surgical Training Program of Yale University. In 1975 he won the National Magazine Award for his essays on medicine. Dr. Selzer's books include Letters to a Young Doctor, Mortal Lessons, Down from Troy, Imagine a Woman and Other Tales, and Raising the Dead.

From the Back Cover:

Candid, insightful, unexpectedly funny, a timeless collection that will compel anyone fascinated by the miracles of the human body, life, and death.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thomson Learning
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0156003996
• ISBN 13: 9780156003995
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 205