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Battles of Life and Death is a collection of compelling essays about the process of becoming a doctor. From the burn unit, to pediatric clinics, to cancer wards, these tales of medical training are "a forceful and moving human experience" (Medical Tribune).

"Emotionally riveting. The writing is taut, accurate and unsentimental. And entertaining as well."

—Newsday ... Read more

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Terrible and misleading title
Most of the stories have a psychiatric slant, and are written honestly, without flip, hip, and cool comments currently in vogue. More about the experience of getting to know medicine rather than about David Hellerstein and his "feelings" about it, how tired he is, how overwhelmed, etc.

Good enough to read 2 or 3 times. ... Read more

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A comic first novel by an author known for his powerful and moving accounts of medical training, Loving Touches is set in contemporary New York. The story explores the love Dr. Jay feels for two very different women: his wife Sarah, a Wall Street lawyer, and Celine Walters, a former girlfriend who has been admitted to the hospital where he works. ... Read more

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The fusion of a brilliant doctor and a masterful novelist.
After reading "A Fmaily of Doctors" chronicling the medical achievements of the author's forbears, another book became my desideratum. Fortunately, I found "Loving Touches", a gripping novel peppered with love, sex and infidelity. As the title indicates, "Loving Touches" refers to the tender moments of love,warmth and affection shared by two young married professionals. It also immerses us in the passions and the surprising complexity of modern relationships in our multifaceted society. Hence, one is forced to bring into focus love imperiled by lust found in the darker side of of the human psyche. It will dare us to search deeper into our own lives thereby learning more about ourselves. A Must read! ... Read more

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In this poignant, deeply moving book, Dr. DavidHellerstein traces five generations of American medicine -- from theCivil War to the present day -- as seen through the eyes of hisunforgettable family.--This text refers to an out of print orunavailable edition of this title. ... Read more

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My initial exposure into the field of medical literature
In general I am a mystery and true crime buff.However, a friend of mine whose taste in books I have always admired, strongly suggested I read this book, and I promptly did.It was difficult for me to put down as I found it to be utterly fascinating.Dr. Hellerstein with his literary prowessgives an extraordinary picture of the history of medicine in America (1864to present) by utilizing his own family background.And furthermore, on apersonal level, it includes the author's struggle as he prepares tocontinue the tradition of healing set by his ancestors.It illustrates thetheory that what we truly and earnestly aspire to be, that in some ways weare.A MUST READ for everyone!

My initial exposure into the field of medical literature
In general I am a mystery and true crime buff.However, a friend of mine whose taste in books I have always admired, strongly suggested I read this book, and I promptly did.It was difficult for me to put down as I found it to be utterly fascinating.Dr. Hellerstein with his literary prowessgives an extraordinary picture of the history of medicine in America (1864to present) by utilizing his own family background.And furthermore, on apersonal level, it includes the author's struggle as he prepares tocontinue the tradition of healing set by his ancestors.It illustrates thetheory that what we truly and earnestly aspire to be, that in some ways weare.A MUST READ for everyone! ... Read more

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Having just finished training as an infertility specialist, Dr. Jay Sones looks forward to opening a lucrative private practice in Manhattan. Just as his new life begins, disaster strikes. His partner is attacked and nearly killed, and he is caught up in a vicious malpractice suite. To make ends, Dr. Sones starts work at a hospital in the South Bronx. Stone Babies is at once a thriller, a love story, and a black comedy about medicine in America today. ... Read more

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a great read!
Subj: Stone Babies
Date: 11/29/2001 8:37:23 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: A Reader

I really got into this book, Stone Babies, on the train today--almost missed my stop on the way home!It is quite a page turner after one gets going--a very ingenious plot.I love the role the computer plays, even if I don't understand all of the cyber-jargon.

P.S.great scenes of the South Bronx! ... Read more