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My own country

My own country

a doctor's story
BiographyBiography & Memoir
Pages
432
Published
1994
Language
English

Synopsis

In the heart of the Smoky Mountains, a doctor finds his quiet life upended when his small town confronts its first AIDS patient. As the crisis unfolds, he becomes an unlikely expert, navigating fear, prejudice, and the deeply personal stories of those affected. This is a powerful look at a community grappling with a new epidemic and the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

EmotionalInspiring

Genres

Biography Biography & Memoir Health Medicine Sociology

About the author

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Abraham Verghese

Abraham Verghese (born 1955) is an American physician, author, Professor for the Theory and Practice of Medicine at Stanford University Medical School and Senior Associate Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine. He is also the author of three best-selling books, two memoirs and a novel. In 2011, he was elected to be a member of the Institute of Medicine. He received the National Humanities Medal from President Barack Obama in 2015. He was born in Ethiopia to Christian parents from Keral...