The Wisdom of Life Through My Patients

By Thomas P. Waldinger

Book Overview

In The Wisdom of Life Through My Patients, Dr. Thomas Waldinger warmly describes the lessons he has learned from those who entrust him with their care. His patients, many in their 70s, 80s, and even... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967243602
• ISBN13: 9780967243603
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Thomas P Waldinger
• Length: 349 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.0" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Inspirational !

Dr. Waldinger's book exhibits tremendous insight into the lives of his patients. From the heart warming stories to the many insightful comments of Dr. Waldinger, the reader is able to feel compassion and understand the human condition.

Genuine stories of everyday heroes

In sharing the touching and soul searching stories of his patients, Dr. Waldinger reveals his own compassion and that of his mentor and friend Dr. Ulrich. Dr. Waldinger's book also provides a taste of life in this midwestern region enriched by its diverse population. Readers will be heartened by the genuine regard that Dr. Waldinger has for his patients. This is an inspirational book you'll want to share.

Wonderful

I really can't say enough. It makes you realize that sometimes we put too much emphasis on "silly" trivial things of today. We could all be a little wiser if we simply slowed down long enough to listen to the stories of old that our friends and neighbors tell us.

Other's stories make an impact

If you like to read stories of how others travel the hills and valleys of life, this book is for you! Dr. Waldinger has collected his patients' stories and added his own salient observations and his poetry to deepen our appreciation for the lives of others. Many of the patients give their own insights and words of wisdom to enrich their stories. The Depression, the wars, the boom times -- they are all here in the words of his patients. If you are a professional, or deal with the public in any way, after reading this book you'll have a new appreciation for those whom you serve. You'll be reminded that everyone has a story of life, and even the "ordinary" stories have meaning. For myself after reading the book, I've tried to follow in Dr. Waldinger's footsteps -- I now try to learn more about others, including my own family. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.

Touching, helps put own life in view.

Tom, book is one of those books you can pick up and read to get built up.You also recieve a postive view on life. As you read the diffrent chapters, the poems and the thoughts, that have gone into this book you begin to experience the truth that still exist in today society. That there are other people who want to raise there family in the right. Giving their children the tools to deal with today society. I would read Tom book when thing are hard when things are easy and walk away with knowing how blessed we can be. Tom has brought together the love for people and the care that we all need to have to exist in today world. I give Tom a high five in being honest and loving to all he meets. His family is truely blessed to have a husband and father like him.