THE LAST BOOK DISCUSSION OF 2009!

Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance

FOURTH WEDNESDAY GROUP MEETS OCTOBER 28

Anyone who has read Dr. Atul Gawande's articles in the New Yorker knows that this Harvard surgeon has a unique gift for describing medical phenomena in ways that fascinate and inform the reader.  Gawande's first book, Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science, was a major best-seller that engagingly made the point that doctors are people too.  Publishers Weekly s review said, These exquisitely crafted essays, in which medical subjects segue into explorations of much larger themes, place Gawande among the best in the field. 

Gawande is a former Rhodes Scholar and winner of a MacArthur genius award fellowship.  His newest book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance, our October book discussion club selection, tells how doctors and patients erect barriers to seamless and thorough care.  Despite this, doctors try to better themselves constantly in a world that is chaotic, disorganized and vexing. A review in Bookmarks Magazine said, Gawande is a straightforward, energetic, thoughtful writer whose essays relentlessly pull you forward & Better contains lots of great insights about the medical profession. It is a great, thought-provoking, fun read. 

When?             Wednesday, October 28, 7:00 p.m. (Our last session of 2009!)

Where?            The home of Genie Gable & Jeff Moore.

RSVP:              Genie Gable 

Cost:                $3 for wine and goodies.

Better is available in paperback ($14) at Borders and other local stores.  Borders has a 50% off sale on the second book you buy with this book (selected titles only).