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The Spirit of the Place (2008)
Publisher: Kent State University Press
Read a Rave Review from Diversion Magazine!
In bookstores now from the National Bestselling Author of THE HOUSE OF GOD
This video was produced by The Doctor's Channel, the world's leading video site for docs. Watch over 6000 short videos (free CME too!) on TheDoctorsChannel.com.SAMUEL SHEM IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
A world renowned speaker, Shem is known for his humor and gift for inspiring audiences. Topics include “Staying Human in Health Care—…and in Life.” Also, “Staying Human in Corporations.” For a full list of topics go to: http://wwsg.com/samuel-shem. For booking contact Kelly Dieter at KDieter@WWSG.com.
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BILL W. AND DR. BOB by Samuel Shem and Janet Surrey is coming back to Off-Broadway. The play about the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous begins performances July 8th, 2013 at the Soho Playhouse in NYC. Visit the website for tickets, information and how to donate to this special production.
THE ROUNDTABLE Interview by Alan Chartock with Samuel Shem Fri, Jan 18, 2013 WAMC Radio Listen to the Radio Interview>
Atlantic Monthly Nov 2012: “What I’ve learned from speaking out against the brutality of medical training, in advocacy of quality connection — and four additional “laws” for good doctors.” View the Atlantic Monthly Article>
THE SPIRIT OF THE PLACE RAVE REVIEWS
November 18, 2012
Paperback
August 6, 2009
THE SPIRIT OF THE PLACE – Review (Jim O’Toole, The American Oxonian)
August 3, 2009
The Spirit of the Place contains everything – and more
Purchase other books by Samuel Shem from Amazon.com
Boston Globe Guest Editorial
August 10, 2009
What it’s like in a country without war
August 3, 2009
He won’t open up? There’s a reason
July 27, 2009
The patient is the world
July 20, 2009
Five laws of the novelist
July 13, 2009
The farce of dueling psychiatrists
July 6, 2009
Golfing with Updike
June 7, 2009
The pitting of doctor against doctor
October 13, 2008
Valor and fear in surgeons
August 5, 2007
A strike for better healthcare
Multimedia Selections
Listen to the 2009 Harvard Medical School Class Day Keynote Address here, or watch by clicking here
BILL W. AND DR. BOB is Returning to Off-Broadway on July 8th to the Soho Playhouse in NYC!
Click here to Download the Press Release
Visit the Official Website for Ticket & More Info
Watch a video about the play & donate