The Soul of Care

AUTHOR IS HIGHLY REGARDED IN THE MEDICAL FIELD: Kleinman has made wide-ranging contributions to many fields of study, particularly medical anthropology, mental health, social suffering, caregiving, and the moral dimensions of psychiatry and medicine. He is known for his empathetic work towards understanding patients experiences in making sense of trauma or illness, as well as the relationships between patients, physicians, and the healthcare system.NICE HARDCOVER ATTENTION: Viking published the hardcover last fall and it was reviewed by major publications including The New York Times Book Review and The Washington Post.HUGE AUDIENCE: Caregiving affects everyone. In the time of corona, even more so. We have all experienced it in one way or another, whether it is being ill and visiting the doctor, or as the author experienced, caring for an ailing family member. Books about the medical and emotional aspects of the end of life have a huge audience as demonstrated by the success of books such as When Breath Becomes Air and Being Mortal.DEEPLY HUMAN AND COMPASSIONATE STORY: Kleinman tells a beautiful true story, full of tenderness and understanding, that is both heartbreaking and uplifting.