Gifts of Time
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.77 (548 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0688110290 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 253 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
50,000 first printing. A pediatric neurosurgeon details his pioneering work in developing treatment techniques for brain and nervous system disorders. National ad/promo.
This heart-wrenching chronicle, which reveals Epstein as a highly empathetic, fiercely committed physician, also touches on tragic cases in which he helped parents to accept their child's death. From Publishers Weekly Epstein, director of the New York University Medical Center's Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, operates on children with tumors of the brain and spinal column. Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. Alternating third-person narratives follow the surgeon and his associates through the laborious procedures by which spinal, pituitary or brainstem tumors are "debulked" via laser and other technologies. Here, collaborating with medical writer Shimberg, he recounts the stories of patients (and their families) who seek his help from all parts of the w
A Customer said 5 Stars, "5 Stars, 2 thumbs up, and a "must-read"" according to A Customer. This book provides an incredible look into Epstein's Pediatric Neurosurgery program. It provides hope and amazement while showing a man who is what every doctor should be. By showing children who give all they can to live life to the fullest and the doctors who make it happen, this book will make you treasure life with all the joys and traumas it provides. It will force you to look at th. thumbs up, and a "must-read". This book provides an incredible look into Epstein's Pediatric Neurosurgery program. It provides hope and amazement while showing a man who is what every doctor should be. By showing children who give all they can to live life to the fullest and the doctors who make it happen, this book will make you treasure life with all the joys and traumas it provides. It will force you to look at th. A Surgeon's Story Jean Arbeiter Book arrived quickly. This is a thrilling story of a surgeon's triumphs and his love for the children who are his patients. Inspiring.. Dr. Fred Epstein, an Extraordinary Man, That Had an Extraordinary Life A wonderful book by Dr. Epstein. From first page to last, this is an irresistibly paced medical adventure that is at once truly gripping and, ultimately, triumphant. A book that will forever be on your shelf.