The Soul of Medicine: Tales from the Bedside

The Soul of Medicine is a unique book. In its essays, doctors from a wide range of specialties describe their most memorable patients. These stories range from the dramatic to the touching to the just plain bizarre. In each case, the personality of the narrator comes through beautifully, and the commentary from Dr. Nuland ties all the narratives together well. Additionally, many of these most memorable patients were encountered decades ago, making this book an interesting glimpse into medicine in days gone by. ( )