Battles of Life and Death
The Discoveries of a Young Doctor During His Medical Education
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About the Book
Battles of Life and Death is a collection of compelling essays about the process of becoming a doctor. From the burn unit, to pediatric clinics, to cancer wards, these tales of medical training are "a forceful and moving human experience" (Medical Tribune).
"Emotionally riveting. The writing is taut, accurate and unsentimental. And entertaining as well."
—Newsday
About the Author
David Hellerstein, M.D., is a doctor and writer in New York City. His work has been praised by Tobias Wolff, Richard Selzer and Sherwin Nuland, and has appeared in magazines including The New York Times Magazine, Harper's, Esquire, Fiction and North American Review. His other books include Battles of Life and Death (essays), A Family of Doctors (memoir), and Stone Babies (novel).