Taking the World in for Repairs
Taking the World in for Repairs by Richard Selzer is a collection of a dozen short stories, essays, and memoirs that offers insights into the medical profession. Published by Penguin Books in 1987, this edition presents Selzer’s reflections following his retirement as a surgeon in 1984, showcasing his transition from medicine to writing. The book is available in English and spans 239 pages.
Readers will find a blend of personal narrative and professional experience as Selzer explores themes related to his surgical career. The work delves into the intricacies of medicine, providing a unique perspective on the life of a doctor. With subjects encompassing biography, autobiography, and fiction, this collection invites contemplation on the human condition through the lens of medical practice.
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A collection of a dozen short stories, essays, and memoirs originally published in 1986, and now available in trade paperback. Richard Selzer retired as a surgeon in 1984 to write about his profession. His books include Letters to a Young Doctor, Confessions of a Knife, Mortal Lessons, Rituals of Surgery, and most recent, Raising the Dead.
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