A Piece of My Mind: A New Collection of Essays from JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association

With more than 15,000 copies sold of the previous edition, the JAMA column you've read and loved for years has now been collected into a hardcover edition. A Piece of My Mind features:

-A refreshing and provocative glimpse into the world of the medical professional

-Essays reflecting the joys and sorrows of practicing medicine through an inspired selection of the wonderful and sometimes poignant stories

-100 essays representing the best of A Piece of My Mind over the past 12 years

-The perfect gift for physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, patients and their families.

reflections and insights on health, disease, and healing

Now in paperback for the first time, A Piece of My Mind brings together revealing personal essays that first appeared in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). These engrossing, moving vignettes—written by physicians, patients, family members, medical students, and others—offer a unique glimpse into the everyday experiences and relationships in the medical world.

Baring their souls and opening their hearts, the authors share their most personal moments, stories, and observations. You'll hear from the intern who could not hide her emotions, earning reprimand from her supervisors but appreciation from her patients . . . meet an alcoholic whose indomitable spirit helped her defy all the odds . . . experience the heartbreaking comedy of a Monday morning HIV clinic . . . be inspired by the oncology social worker who found a new love of life during her own struggle with breast cancer . . . and learn from the physician who realized that by witnessing her patients' courage she became a better physician.

Compelling, touching, and at times humorous, A Piece of My Mind offers a deeper understanding of physicians, patients, medicine, and the simple human act of helping another person.

"These stories, based in science, are transmitted to readers . . . after filtering through a human heart . . . consistently succeeds in bridging science and the humanities."
—William H. Foege, MD, Emory University