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In My Time of Dying by Sebastian Junger
A profound memoir on life’s meaning through a near-death lens, exploring consciousness, the afterlife, and the mystery of reality’s deepest layers. Thought-provoking and gripping.
James by Percival Everett
A gripping, clever retelling that flips racial dynamics, giving voice to the silenced, and exploring power, identity, and resistance with biting commentary and emotional depth.
Heal Me: Childhood Trauma in The Who’s Tommy with Dr. Anthony Tobia
The Who’s Tommy is used to explore psychiatric trauma, with its iconic songs helping teach mental health concepts to students and professionals.
Knife by Salman Rushdie
Recovery from trauma isn’t linear. Doctors think in long-term progress, while patients crave quick fixes, hoping for the moment when they’re finally told they’re "fine."
Benjamin Rush: Reflections from a Psychiatrist
A founding figure in American psychiatry, known for pioneering reforms, but also controversial for his treatments and complex contradictions in beliefs and practices.
Between Two Worlds, New York to Uganda
A journey of translating care, bridging cultures, and fighting cancer in rural villages with dedication, compassion, and hope.
Francesc Tosquelles at the American Folk Art Museum
Francesc Tosquelles: Catalan psychiatrist and visionary who merged avant-garde art with groundbreaking mental health care, empowering patients to create profound works of Art Brut
Interview with the Uber-Talented Unnikrishnan Pulikkal, MD
Dr. Unni, a medical practitioner and artist, discussed his rural upbringing, passion for painting and photography, founding PhotoMuse, and balancing art with medicine.
“No Escape from Reality:” Thomas Kuhn and the Reliability of Medical Knowledge
Medical knowledge isn't static; paradigm shifts can upend what we know, leaving patients and professionals navigating sudden, unpredictable changes.
The Country of the Blind by Andrew Leland
Leland plunges into the country of the blind, which for him is a “teeming variety of their stories of struggle, adaptation, and adventure.
Time’s Echo by Jeremy Eichler
This book masterfully blends music and history, showcasing how composers transformed the horrors of war into powerful, enduring musical memorials.
“I’m Filled with Desire”: Eros & Illness with David B. Morris
Eros fuels desires in illness, offering healing through art, literature, and companionship—David B. Morris reveals its transformative power for patients seeking meaning.
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