Taking the World in for Repairs

by Richard Selzer

Book Overview

A collection of a dozen short stories, essays, and memoirs originally published in 1986, and now available in trade paperback. Richard Selzer retired as a surgeon in 1984 to write about his profession. His books include Letters to a Young Doctor, Confessions of a Knife, Mortal Lessons, Rituals of Surgery, and most recent, Raising the Dead.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688064892
• ISBN13: 9780688064891
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: William Morrow & Company
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.

Customer Reviews

"DOCTOR AS WRITIER"

After personally meeting Mr. Richard Selzer, I was compelled to read all of his writing. This book-- much like the others--displays Selzer's rich use of the English language while illustrating the deep understanding he has of the human spirit and body. Selzer's unique literature isn't only about medicine and surgery, but also life and humanity. I recommend reading any and/or all of his work.