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Scalpel and the Soul : Encounters with Surgery, the Supernatural, and the Healing Power of Hope by Allan J. Hamilton (2009, Uk-B Format Paperback)
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Scalpel and the Soul : Encounters With Surgery, the Supernatural, and the Healing Power of Hope, Paperback by Hamilton, Allan J., Weil, Andrew (FRW), ISBN 1585427136, ISBN-13 9781585427130, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A Harvard-educated neurosurgeon reveals how his line of work has exposed him to inexplicable phenomena in the apparent form of angels, ghosts, and patients who have had near-death experiences, in a series of case stories that shares the author's insight into the role of superstition, premonition, and faith in health outcomes. 20,000 first printing.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-101585427136
ISBN-139781585427130
eBay Product ID (ePID)70948025
Product Key Features
Book TitleScalpel and the Soul : Encounters with Surgery, the Supernatural, and the Healing Power of Hope
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicSpirituality, Surgery / Neurosurgery, General, Medical, Healing / Prayer & Spiritual
GenreReligion, Body, Mind & Spirit, Biography & Autobiography, Medical
AuthorAllan J. Hamilton
FormatUk-B Format Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight10.4 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Reviews"Funny, irreverent, earthy, big-hearted, honest, real." - Family Circle online "Books of the Month" Review "Allan Hamilton is a natural storyteller. His real-life experiences remind us that patients and surgeons can share in a spiritual transformation during the course of battling disease." -Linda Klein, R.N., producer of Grey's Anatomy and Nip/Tuck "His observations and insights push the limits of current scientific knowledge as he attempts to bring some rational thought to the unexplainable." -Richard Carmona, M.D., MPH, FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States "A moving account of what can happen when a doctor opens his heart and his eyes to life's spiritual lessons and to the mystery that thrives amidst the terror and trauma of life-threatening illness." -Bernie Siegel, M.D., author of Help Me to Heal and Prescriptions for Living, Funny, irreverent, earthy, big-hearted, honest, real.” —Family Circleonline Books of the Month” Review Allan Hamilton is a natural storyteller. His real-life experiences remind us that patients and surgeons can share in a spiritual transformation during the course of battling disease.” —Linda Klein, R.N., producer of Grey’s Anatomyand Nip/Tuck His observations and insights push the limits of current scientific knowledge as he attempts to bring some rational thought to the unexplainable.” —Richard Carmona, M.D., MPH, FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States A moving account of what can happen when a doctor opens his heart and his eyes to life’s spiritual lessons and to the mystery that thrives amidst the terror and trauma of life-threatening illness.” —Bernie Siegel, M.D., author of Help Me to Healand Prescriptions for Living, "Funny, irreverent, earthy, big-hearted, honest, real." - Family Circle online "Books of the Month" Review "Allan Hamilton is a natural storyteller. His real-life experiences remind us that patients and surgeons can share in a spiritual transformation during the course of battling disease." -Linda Klein, R.N., producer of Grey''s Anatomy and Nip/Tuck "His observations and insights push the limits of current scientific knowledge as he attempts to bring some rational thought to the unexplainable." -Richard Carmona, M.D., MPH, FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States "A moving account of what can happen when a doctor opens his heart and his eyes to life''s spiritual lessons and to the mystery that thrives amidst the terror and trauma of life-threatening illness." -Bernie Siegel, M.D., author of Help Me to Heal and Prescriptions for Living, "Funny, irreverent, earthy, big-hearted, honest, real." -Family Circleonline "Books of the Month" Review "Allan Hamilton is a natural storyteller. His real-life experiences remind us that patients and surgeons can share in a spiritual transformation during the course of battling disease." -Linda Klein, R.N., producer of Grey's Anatomyand Nip/Tuck "His observations and insights push the limits of current scientific knowledge as he attempts to bring some rational thought to the unexplainable." -Richard Carmona, M.D., MPH, FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States "A moving account of what can happen when a doctor opens his heart and his eyes to life's spiritual lessons and to the mystery that thrives amidst the terror and trauma of life-threatening illness." -Bernie Siegel, M.D., author of Help Me to Healand Prescriptions for Living
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Grade ToUP
Dewey Decimal617.4/8092 B
SynopsisA Harvard-educated neurosurgeon reveals his experiences--in and out of the operating room--with apparitions, angels, exorcism, after-death survival, and the miracle of hope. For the millions who have enjoyed Proof of Heaven , Heaven is Real , To Heaven and Back , and Getting to Heaven --an inspiring tale from where the veil between life and death is often at its thinnest. The Scalpel and the Soul explores how premonition, superstition, hope, and faith not only become factors in how patients feel but can change outcomes. It validates the spiritual manifestations physicians see every day and empowers patients to voice their spiritual needs when they seek medical help. Finally, it addresses the mysterious, attractive powers the soul exerts during life-threatening events., A Harvard-educated neurosurgeon reveals his experiences-in and out of the operating room-with apparitions, angels, exorcism, after-death survival, and the miracle of hope. For the millions who have enjoyed Proof of Heaven , Heaven is Real , To Heaven and Back , and Getting to Heaven -an inspiring tale from where the veil between life and death is often at its thinnest. The Scalpel and the Soul explores how premonition, superstition, hope, and faith not only become factors in how patients feel but can change outcomes. It validates the spiritual manifestations physicians see every day and empowers patients to voice their spiritual needs when they seek medical help. Finally, it addresses the mysterious, attractive powers the soul exerts during life-threatening events.
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- Dec 17, 2019
GOOD BOOK, GOOD STORY
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