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How to Write the Great American Indian Novel by Sherman Alexie

How to Write the Great American Indian Novel by Sherman Alexie

Sherman Alexie’s ironic poem deconstructs stereotypes of Indigenous people, exposing cultural exploitation, identity loss, and survival within white American society.

ByFelice Aull 11.03.25 41
Case History by Dannie Abse

Case History by Dannie Abse

This poem confronts prejudice, hate, and moral conflict, depicting a doctor treating a bigoted patient with professional duty despite deep offense.

ByFelice Aull 10.22.25 131
Tell Her Everything by Mirza Waheed

Tell Her Everything by Mirza Waheed

A haunting novel about guilt, memory, and morality, exploring how ambition corrodes empathy and human connection.

ByTony Miksanek 10.20.25 108
Interior by Edgar Dégas  

Interior by Edgar Dégas  

Dégas’ intimate scene explores light, perspective, and ambiguous human tension in a dimly lit, emotionally charged room.

ByFelice Aull 10.09.25 102
As Winter approaches we revisit three works with a focus on infectious disease, its human cost as well as its prevention.
Vaccination in Danger

Vaccination in Danger

Vaccine pioneer Stanley Plotkin reflects on the growing opposition to vaccination despite its proven,…

ByStanley Plotkin 10.27.25 125
The Great Influenza by John Barry 

The Great Influenza by John Barry 

John Barry’s The Great Influenza vividly recounts the 1918 pandemic’s medical, social, and political…

BySteven Field 11.03.25 45
The End of Days by Bernard MacLaverty 

The End of Days by Bernard MacLaverty 

In war-torn Vienna, 1918, artist Egon Schiele faces love, loss, and mortality as the…

ByTony Miksanek 11.03.25 29
Stuck By Heidi J. Larson 

Stuck By Heidi J. Larson 

Heidi J. Larson explores the cultural, moral, and social roots of vaccine hesitancy before…

ByJack Coulehan 11.03.25 36
Imagining Phantom Limb Pain

Imagining Phantom Limb Pain

The “fragmentary novel” Flights, offers literary descriptions of phantom limb pain by imagining what a known amputee from…

ByRussell Teagarden 09.20.25 189
The Happiest Couple

The Happiest Couple

A moving portrait of resilience, aging, and love through the remarkable immigrant journey of the happiest couple this…

ByDave Hsu 07.28.25 383
A Visit to the Foundling Museum in London 

A Visit to the Foundling Museum in London 

A poignant blend of art, music, and medicine, the Foundling Museum reveals London’s rich history of child welfare…

ByGuy Glass 06.30.25 591
Imagining Phantom Limb Pain

Imagining Phantom Limb Pain

The “fragmentary novel” Flights, offers literary descriptions of phantom limb pain by imagining what a known amputee from the past may have gone through.

ByRussell Teagarden 09.20.25 189
The Happiest Couple

The Happiest Couple

A moving portrait of resilience, aging, and love through the remarkable immigrant journey of the happiest couple this doctor has met.

ByDave Hsu 07.28.25 383
A Visit to the Foundling Museum in London 

A Visit to the Foundling Museum in London 

A poignant blend of art, music, and medicine, the Foundling Museum reveals London’s rich history of child welfare and cultural philanthropy.

ByGuy Glass 06.30.25 591
A Museum of Humanitarian Aid in the Heart of Geneva 

A Museum of Humanitarian Aid in the Heart of Geneva 

A powerful museum reveals the global impact of the Red Cross and Red Crescent through art, history, and testimony.

ByNancy Novick 06.19.25 813
A Tired Woman with Two Children by Jean-Baptiste Greuze

A Tired Woman with Two Children by Jean-Baptiste Greuze

Two paintings by Jean-Baptiste Greuze capture weary domesticity and maternal intimacy.

ByFelice Aull 10.07.25 116
The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason

The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason

A lyrical World War I tale blending medicine, love, and ethics, The Winter Soldier immerses readers in history…

BySteven Field 09.18.25 326
Every Last Breath by Joanne Jacobson 

Every Last Breath by Joanne Jacobson 

The book’s profound and startling reflections on mortality are lyrical, fierce, and deeply felt.

ByCarol Schilling 09.16.25 96
Fourteen Stories: Doctors, Patients, and Other Strangers by Jay Baruch 

Fourteen Stories: Doctors, Patients, and Other Strangers by Jay Baruch 

Jay Baruch’s Fourteen Stories vividly portrays caregivers’ struggles, ethical dilemmas, and resilience.

ByMartin Kohn 09.15.25 151
Inside The Pitt: Medicine Meets Drama

Inside The Pitt: Medicine Meets Drama

A deep-dive podcast exploring The Pitt, a gripping medical drama, its realism, emotional impact, and lessons for medicine and humanity.
ByDave Hsu 09.03.25 246
The Tennis Partner by Abraham Verghese

The Tennis Partner by Abraham Verghese

A special podcast episode blending sports and medicine, exploring The Tennis Partner and the complexities of friendship, addiction, and healing.
ByDave Hsu 06.10.25 866
Inside The Pitt: Medicine Meets Drama

Inside The Pitt: Medicine Meets Drama

A deep-dive podcast exploring The Pitt, a gripping medical drama, its realism, emotional impact, and lessons for medicine and humanity.
ByDave Hsu 09.03.25 246
The Tennis Partner by Abraham Verghese

The Tennis Partner by Abraham Verghese

A special podcast episode blending sports and medicine, exploring The Tennis Partner and the complexities of friendship, addiction, and healing.
ByDave Hsu 06.10.25 866
Interview with Andre Mangham

Interview with Andre Mangham

Andrew Mangham explores how Victorian literature, medicine, and political economy intersected to shape powerful narratives about hunger and poverty.
BySebastian Galbo 06.02.25 445
Julie Ridge : Bipolar & The English Channel 

Julie Ridge : Bipolar & The English Channel 

Julie Ridge’s one-woman show Bipolar & The English Channel explores her journey as a record-breaking swimmer and living with bipolar disorder.
ByGuy Glass 03.05.25 1247
Interview with Andre Mangham

Interview with Andre Mangham

Andrew Mangham explores how Victorian literature, medicine, and political economy intersected to shape powerful narratives about hunger and poverty.
BySebastian Galbo 06.02.25 445
Julie Ridge : Bipolar & The English Channel 

Julie Ridge : Bipolar & The English Channel 

Julie Ridge’s one-woman show Bipolar & The English Channel explores her journey as a record-breaking swimmer and living with bipolar disorder.
ByGuy Glass 03.05.25 1247
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