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bookslifeandeverythingnice's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting informative book about a physician’s growth and learning about hope in medicine. I enjoyed the self reflective nature of this book, regarding the author’s communication style with patients over the years. Since it was published in 2004, some of this information isn’t new and revolutionary for today’s world. But I did enjoy learning about the changes over time. Hope plays a big part in health and well being. Hope can come from the patient, their family/support system, and/or the health care providers. Hope can influence a patient’s outcome. There are a lot of anecdotal stories, which helped to make the information relatable. However, towards the end some of the information became repetitive. Published almost 15 years ago, The Anatomy of Hope is still relevant today and confirms that there’s always a place for hope in medicine and life.
sweetpeppah's review against another edition
3.0
quick, fairly easy read into some deep topics, both personal and scientific. thoughts on the challenge medical professionals face to show just the right amount of information and emotional awareness so that patients can find their own hope for healing, and the feedback of hope/despair in the body. not at all new age-y :)
lmattes's review against another edition
4.0
I found this book to be particularly interesting as a student of Physical Therapy. It was touching and inspirational.
theojabion's review against another edition
5.0
This is really inspiring to an aspiring doctor like me. Finishing the book makes me adamant to avoid specializing Oncology in the future.
HOPE boils down to a person's belief, expectations, and desire to see beyond their illness.
HOPE boils down to a person's belief, expectations, and desire to see beyond their illness.
mmbay's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book for anyone who works in healthcare or who is living with chronic illness. Lots of concrete information presented in a very readable format from a well respected authority.
chronicallyplotting's review
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
As a patient whom has encountered many physicians, from different specialties, I can say this book gives me some more hope that their are a few good doctors out there who truly care about what they can do for their patients, even if it ends up just being there for them. The Anatomy of Hope was a fascinating read about how hope can impact care and outcomes. My one doctor kept telling me it’s extremely important to not give up hope and this book points out through its stories as to why hope is vital in care. I learned a lot from reading this.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Chronic illness, and Death
kmk42's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.5