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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
The Gift of Reading
The holiday gift-giving season is upon us, and books—whether fiction or nonfiction—are the perfect gift for colleagues, friends, and family of all ages. Medscape asked its advisors and contributors what books they're reading and would recommend to others. See what they suggested, and happy shopping!
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine, by Lindsey Fitzharris (2017)
"Lindsey Fitzharris has a history-of-medicine masterpiece here. It's the remarkable story of Joseph Lister and how he changed the face of hospitals and surgery from 'factories of death,' and stood behind evidence despite being attacked as pushing 'medical hocus-pocus.'"
—Eric Topol, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Medscape
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living, by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman (2016)
"This is an awesome daily read with quotes from some of history's greatest minds, then followed by a brief but provocative discussion by the authors. The construct of the book is a one-page read: a great way to start each day with perspectives targeting resilience for what the day may bring. I have purchased multiple copies that I have given as gifts to both my closest friends and my kids."
—David A. Johnson, MD, Medscape Gastroenterology Advisor
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
The Content Trap: A Strategist's Guide to Digital Change, by Bharat Anand (2016)
"I enjoyed reading The Content Trap by Bharat Anand, a professor I met while at Harvard Business School. It describes the transformation occurring across various industries, from media to music to education, related to how audiences consume and share content. I gleaned several insights that I plan on using both as a consumer and a producer of content."
—Shiv Gaglani, MBA, Medscape Medical Students Advisor and Co-founder and CEO of Osmosis.org
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz (2016)
"FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss shares how he navigated many thorny situations. The book has plenty of actionable insights for negotiating, but unlike other business or self-help books, I found it riveting. I've found pearls I can use with patients—or administrators. I'm not sure I'd want to gift it to any colleagues, however, as I wouldn't want to lose my new edge."
—Nicholas Genes, MD, PhD, Medscape Medical Students Advisor
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
The Gene: An Intimate History, by Siddhartha Mukherjee (2016)
"This book is beautifully written and full of interesting stories that make the history of the gene come alive. As someone studying genetics in college and medical school in the 1970s and '80s, I remember when many of these events were actually taking place, and to hear about them again from an informed source is fascinating."
—Christopher J. Rapuano, MD, Medscape Ophthalmology Contributor
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve and/or Ruin Everything, by Kelly Weinersmith and Zack Weinersmith (2017)
"This book covers 10 emerging technologies that will likely have an impact on our lives, with either positive or Terminator-like consequences. I love the thought that went into the selection of each technology and its corresponding discussion."
Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, by Yuval Noah Harari (2017)
"This is an extraordinary evolution of a discussion on where humankind is heading vis-à-vis technology, changing expectations, aspirations, and artificial intelligence."
Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
Growing Physician Leaders: Empowering Doctors to Improve Our Healthcare, by Mark Hertling (2016)
"Hertling, a retired Army lieutenant general, is a senior vice president at Florida Hospital. The book concerns developing physician leaders to improve healthcare delivery and hospital direction/leadership. He discusses leadership development using the skills he honed during his nearly 40 years in the US Army."
—Rowen K. Zetterman, MD, Medscape Gastroenterology Contributor
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
Dinner: Changing the Game, by Melissa Clark (2017)
"Melissa Clark is a food writer for the New York Times. I got this book from the library off the 'new' bookshelf and realized I had to buy it. Everything in it is delicious and not overly complicated. A wide range of recipes delights the palate. I am giving a copy to my best friend and to my brother, both big foodies."
—Sarah Averill, MD, Medscape Medical Students Advisor
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
What Patients Say, What Doctors Hear, by Danielle Ofri (2017)
"Another wonderful book by Danielle Ofri about the importance of doctor-patient communication. I would recommend this book as a gift for anyone in the medical field who wants to improve their relationships with patients."
—Sara Cohen, MD, Medscape Medical Students Advisor
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
Rigor Mortis: How Sloppy Science Creates Worthless Cures, Crushes Hope, and Wastes Billions, by Richard Harris (2017)
"Harris has informed the American public about what's new and true in science and medicine for 30 years via NPR. This book summarizes and excoriates the preclinical basic medical science enterprise for producing huge volumes of irreproducible results."
—George D. Lundberg, MD, Medscape Editor-at-Large
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
A Fine Mess: A Global Quest for a Simpler, Fairer, and More Efficient Tax System, by T.R. Reid (2017)
"This nonfiction book discusses the history of and need for tax reform. It looks at tax systems around the world and what might make sense here in the United States at this time."
—Jay H. Shubrook, DO, Medscape Family Medicine Contributor
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Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
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Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
The Wide Circumference of Love: A Novel, by Marita Golden (2017)
"This is a beautifully written story about a woman dealing with her husband, a former judge, who contracts early-onset Alzheimer disease. The book is a wonderful gift for anyone who has dealt with a family member with a chronic illness."
—Sara Cohen, MD, Medscape Medical Students Advisor
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
A Nest of Vipers, by Andrea Camilleri (2017)
"My pick for a favorite (and giftable) book is from the long-running series featuring Sicilian inspector Salvo Montalbano. I have never visited Sicily, but reading this series transports one to this region, allowing an appreciation of not only its good-humored inhabitants and fabulous cuisine (particularly seafood) but also its pervasive smoking and endemic corruption. Although each installment in the Montalbano series centers on a sobering reality, the inspector's antics (particularly with respect to the challenges he faces with women and his boss) make me laugh out loud more consistently than any other fictional character I have encountered."
—Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD, Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Advisor
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
Crazy in Love, by Annabelle Costa (2017)
"Don't miss this truly touching story about a young woman with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder who must finally come to terms with her condition when she falls in love. This is a lovely gift for a true romantic who enjoys a story about how the power of love conquers medical adversities."
—Sara Cohen, MD, Medscape Medical Students Advisor
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
Paris in the Present Tense: A Novel, by Mark Helprin (2017)
"This book explores how an aging widower forges ahead with his life in Paris after a multitude of personal setbacks. It is an interesting study in how he is able to strike a balance between his strong obligations and painful past, and his love of life and adventure in the present."
—Robert Glatter, MD, Medscape Emergency Medicine Advisor
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
The Fox and the Star, by Coralie Bickford-Smith (2015)
"This is a stunningly beautiful children's book about the friendship between a fox and a star that guides him through darkness. It is my favorite children's book this year. My nephew—currently the youngest member of the family and destined to be at times a fox and at times a star—will get this treasure. I'm sending it now because Christmas is just too long to wait."
—Sarah Averill, MD, Medscape Medical Students Advisor
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas (2017)
"This is my favorite book this year. It's the story of a 16-year-old girl who witnesses her childhood best friend's death. Her voice is beautiful as we learn what happens next with the case, her life, and the public's response to the death of a black teen by a police officer. It is a modern-day classic worth your time. This is young adult fiction that is already required reading in many schools and is longlisted for the 2017 National Book Award."
—Arefa Cassoobhoy, MD, MPH, Medscape Senior Medical Correspondent
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Books That Doctors Would Like to Give (or Receive!)
Stephanie Cajigal | November 29, 2017 | Contributor Information
The Worm and the Bird, by Coralie Bickford-Smith (2017)
"Beautifully illustrated and timely for the 2017 holiday season, given its message of gratitude for what you have and where you are."
—Sarah Averill, MD, Medscape Medical Students Advisor
Looking for a good book to curl up with this winter? These five books written by physicians were all well received.Medscape Features Slideshows, December 2016
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