In the Country of Hearts: Journeys in the Art of Medicine

by John Stone

"As he explicates and celebrates the possibilities of modern medicine, Dr. Stone remains firmly attached to the humanness of its endeavors....[He] has used his senses well." --"New York Times"

"This book should be required reading for every person who aspires to be a physician--it makes me proud that I am a doctor." -- Ferrol Sams

In this text, the author, a cardiologist and poet, examines the relationship between the physical heart and the metaphorical heart of literature. He looks at the emotions felt by doctors and by those who seek their help.

Genres: Medicine, Nonfiction, Essays

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

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John Stone (1936- )

Reviews

[Marilyn McEntyre · Rating 4 out of 5]

These "Journeys in the Art of Medicine" provide insight not only into the life and thoughts of a compassionate cardiologist, but also into the heart itself, teaching by story about the function, vulnerability, and resiliency of that remarkable organ. Stone's style is engaging, the stories varied and laced with surprises.

[Cheryl]

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