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Pressed but Not Crushed: Encouragement for Christian Junior Doctors
Exploring the intersecting realms of faith, vocation, and mental well-being, Pressed but Not Crushed empowers Christian junior doctors, inviting them to discover theological insights that illuminate their purpose within the medical field. As they navigate the challenges of their profession, from managing failure and anxiety to learning what truly is a healthy work-life-church balance, this book serves as a word of encouragement and practical wisdom.
The hope is for readers to learn how to cultivate resilience in the face of adversity, embrace their calling with renewed passion, and foster a harmonious integration of their faith, career, and personal life. With theological depth and practical guidance, Pressed but Not Crushed equips Christian junior doctors to thrive professionally, spiritually, and emotionally, offering a roadmap to navigate the complexities of their medical journey with grace and purpose.
The hope is for readers to learn how to cultivate resilience in the face of adversity, embrace their calling with renewed passion, and foster a harmonious integration of their faith, career, and personal life. With theological depth and practical guidance, Pressed but Not Crushed equips Christian junior doctors to thrive professionally, spiritually, and emotionally, offering a roadmap to navigate the complexities of their medical journey with grace and purpose.
151 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 11, 2024
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December 19, 2024Pressed but Not Crushed
This is an excellent book written by a team - two young doctors. (graduated 2016 and 2024) and a older dental surgeon who graduated in the 1980s. The book title is taken from the New Testament where the Apostle Paul wrote, " ... We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair" ( 2 Corinthians 4).
A career in healthcare can be the pathway to meaningful and rewarding success but it can also spiral into burnout and fatigue. One can work hard and yet be noticed or bypassed for a promotion. Worse still, one can work very hard and find himself or herself making a dreadful mistake or simply losing confidence.
The contents of tis book is highly practical as the writers speak from a real life experience - having gone through (or still going through ) the success of medical education and facing the ups and downs of demanding work life .
The book is divided into 4 parts and each one totally worth reading and reflecting upon
Theology of Work
Work and our Lives
Challenges at Work
Mental Health at Work
The chapters lay good foundations for preventing, recovering and learning from tough days - highlighting a truism that we learn to handle failures well when we learn how to handle successes that we have - growing a humble and meek attitude for both success and failures .
The essays have helpful insights about handling money, church life, self esteem and many other good and necessary delights in a profession that can be spurring us on or snagging us down .
If the writers will write a new edition or a volume 2 , I suggest will to include a lady writer - to bring yet another perspective into this important discussion.
Worth reading a few times - as juniors as well as seasoned veterans in he healthcare sector.
This is an excellent book written by a team - two young doctors. (graduated 2016 and 2024) and a older dental surgeon who graduated in the 1980s. The book title is taken from the New Testament where the Apostle Paul wrote, " ... We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair" ( 2 Corinthians 4).
A career in healthcare can be the pathway to meaningful and rewarding success but it can also spiral into burnout and fatigue. One can work hard and yet be noticed or bypassed for a promotion. Worse still, one can work very hard and find himself or herself making a dreadful mistake or simply losing confidence.
The contents of tis book is highly practical as the writers speak from a real life experience - having gone through (or still going through ) the success of medical education and facing the ups and downs of demanding work life .
The book is divided into 4 parts and each one totally worth reading and reflecting upon
Theology of Work
Work and our Lives
Challenges at Work
Mental Health at Work
The chapters lay good foundations for preventing, recovering and learning from tough days - highlighting a truism that we learn to handle failures well when we learn how to handle successes that we have - growing a humble and meek attitude for both success and failures .
The essays have helpful insights about handling money, church life, self esteem and many other good and necessary delights in a profession that can be spurring us on or snagging us down .
If the writers will write a new edition or a volume 2 , I suggest will to include a lady writer - to bring yet another perspective into this important discussion.
Worth reading a few times - as juniors as well as seasoned veterans in he healthcare sector.
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