The Human Kind by Peter Dorward
The Human Kind is a compelling account of some of the hardest cases in one doctors career.
Moving, compassionate and beautifully written – this book illuminates general practice the way Henry Marsh has illuminated neurosurgeryDorward's stories from his practice are subtle, eloquent and told with great integrity. He doesn’t shy away from confronting some of the most difficult challenges in medicine. But he carries the reader through with verve, imagination and great humanity. I loved it. -- Gavin Francis * author of Adventures in Human Being *
Peter Dorward has created a moving and thought-provoking insight into complexities of contemporary general practice * Dr. Jed Mercurio, writer/producer of Line of Duty, Cardiac Arrest and Bodies *
...funny, edgy, moving, it ambushes you with sudden kindnesses and flashes of human resilience and goodness. -- former BBC researcher and reporter * Allan Little *
wise and illuminating… a compelling and beautifully written account of learning to be a doctor * Sunday Express *
This wise and illuminating collection of case histories examines the many ethical dilemmas that doctors face every single day * Sunday Express *
Dr Dorward describes, with sensitivity and acute insight, the ethical and emotional dilemmas doctors face every day. * The Daily Mail *
Peter Dorward has created a moving and thought-provoking insight into complexities of contemporary general practice * Dr. Jed Mercurio, writer/producer of Line of Duty, Cardiac Arrest and Bodies *
...funny, edgy, moving, it ambushes you with sudden kindnesses and flashes of human resilience and goodness. -- former BBC researcher and reporter * Allan Little *
wise and illuminating… a compelling and beautifully written account of learning to be a doctor * Sunday Express *
This wise and illuminating collection of case histories examines the many ethical dilemmas that doctors face every single day * Sunday Express *
Dr Dorward describes, with sensitivity and acute insight, the ethical and emotional dilemmas doctors face every day. * The Daily Mail *
Dr. Peter Dorward grew up in St Andrews, Scotland. Having worked for a number of years as a doctor in Bolivia, Nicaragua, Belize and London, he is now a GP and medical teacher based in Edinburgh. He is an award-winning author of short stories and screenplays. His novel Nightingale was published in 2007 by Two Ravens Press.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781472943941 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472943945 |
| Title | The Human Kind |
| Author | Peter Dorward |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2019-05-02 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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