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Educational and enjoyable

Revisado: 07-26-21

The story, narrator, and concept are all winners in this book. People interested in medicine, patients themselves, and those who enjoy mysteries of any kind would enjoy this book. I have several underlying conditions so, along with the enjoyment of the story, I have learned how to relay my symptoms to my doctors in order to facilitate diagnosis and treatment.

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A medical detective for a while

Revisado: 07-24-21

Not too technical, walking the reader through the logic of history-taking, exam and diagnosis, this was a fun exercise. Very well narrated too. Now on to the second volume.

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Totally enjoyable

Revisado: 07-15-21

Billy Crystal knows how to elicit smiles and laughs as he describes everyday life. He has mastered the art of comedy using tasteful jokes rather than resorting to crass observations or worse, put downs of various people or groups or people. I will purchase more books by Mr. C.

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Enjoyable and informative

Revisado: 06-26-21

I enjoy medical stories of one sort or another. This one, based on Dr. Seward’s experiences, helped me better understand what happens in the ER and some of the thinking behind the decisions made there. There is just the right balance between lighter and more serious notes throughout the book, making it enjoyable to read. The narrator was great. I would easily listen to another book narrated by him.

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Nice light story …

Revisado: 06-23-21

read by a wonderful narrator. Thoroughly enjoyable. Some of the patients are real characters, as are some of the medical staff.

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Well written

Revisado: 05-15-21

Thank you for helping me understand the many decisions that have to be made in medicine and how they can be made. I found it fascinating. The history of doctor patient relations was interesting, although I prefer the more collaborative note used these days. In the formula or decision tree leading to a recommended course of action, I think there should be some allowance for the patients expectations and wishes. For instance, don’t let me die. Amputate if necessary. Obviously, that statement should be weighed as well. Anyway, I highly recommend the book to patients and doctors.

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Funny while still being touching

Revisado: 12-08-20

I enjoyed this book. With Shawn, the author, being a comedian, he is able to relate his story with a sense of humour. Yet, the book is both educational and inspiring as Shawn tells us how he had to adjust to his new limitations. This book would not have been the same without Shawn narrating it. He did a great job!

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Good book

Revisado: 10-20-20

A different view of the medical profession. Well written and narrated. I found the book quite interesting and enjoyable.

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Thought-provoking

Revisado: 09-19-20

Very interesting in terms of the potential long-term outcomes of the pandemic on our kids.

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Ok

Revisado: 03-31-20

Decent story. Not great. The lecture on the environment was a huge turn off for me, a pretty good trick since I do believe in climate change. The narrator did a great job.

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