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Healing Children

A Surgeon's Stories from the Frontiers of Pediatric Medicine

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Healing Children

By: Kurt Newman M.D.
Narrated by: Kurt Newman M.D.
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 A National Bestseller

An “astounding and miraculous ” (Madeline Levine) medical memoir by one of our nation’s leading pediatric surgeons-- the visionary head of Children’s National

Anyone who has seen a child recover from a wound or a broken bone knows that kids are made to heal. Their bodies are more resilient, more adaptive, and far more able to withstand acute stress than adults’. In this inspiring memoir, Dr. Kurt Newman draws from his long experience as a pediatric surgeon working at one of our nation’s top children’s hospitals to make the case that children are more than miniature adults. Through the story of his own career and of the brave kids he has treated over the years—and their equally brave and tenacious parents—he reveals the revolution that is taking place in pediatric medicine.

When he decided to become a pediatric surgeon, the field was in its infancy, struggling for esteem. Now, nearly forty years later, it is at the forefront of exhilarating new discoveries in everything from cancer research to mental health care. But few parents know how to access the best care for their children. Far too many find themselves frustrated and afraid.

Dr. Newman wrote this book to help guide parents—not just of sick kids but of all kids —and to share his knowledge of what children need to thrive. A deeply human story with a spectacular cast of young heroes and heroines, Healing Children will convince you that we still have a lot to learn from our kids. Children's Health Professionals & Academics Science & Technology Health Medicine Surgery Memoir

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This was a lovely read. I learned so much about paediatric illnesses and about how to prepare for same. The author showed such great empathy for children especially those in pain and I could only wish to have met him myself as a child when in hospital and indeed in a lot of pain. This was really insightful, it gives great information about the job, the highs and lows and also showcases great humility as a medical doctor, working through many challenging cases. Would listen to this again many time over. The author comes across as the surgeon you would want to meet if your child needed surgery.

An excellent insightful read by a great surgeon

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