As Good As It Gets (eBook)

The Evolving Thoughts of a Deathwatcher

Frank J. Brescia (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
192 Seiten
Palmetto Publishing (Verlag)
979-8-8229-4174-8 (ISBN)

Infos

Unveiling Life's Final Journey: A Physician's Introspective Tale on Death, Grief, and the Pursuit of Becoming a Better Human Amid Existential Anxiety Introducing a profound narrative that delves into the heart of human existence. This book is not a heroic epic, but a self-reflective journey that explores the themes of life, death, love, loss, and personal grief. Dr. Brescia, a seasoned physician, shares his intimate experiences of dealing with life-threatening illnesses and the challenging journey of dying and facing death. This narrative serves as a meditation, an inward probing about the complexities of life and the inevitability of death. It is a poignant exploration of the drama, dreams, and regrets that color our lives, and the things we wish we could do over. The book also presents a thoughtful examination of the meaning of doctoring and caring for those bound by time. The author posits that remaining open to honest self-reflection, constantly evoking the experiences of his patients and those in need, can lead not only to becoming a better physician but also a better human being. This is because, ultimately, both the individual as a patient-in-need and the physician face the same existential anxiety. As Good As It Gets is a reflection, an evolution of thoughts of a deathwatcher that grew out of the author's personal story as a physician, father, soldier, and husband. It paints a picture of life as a work in progress, much like a painting, rather than a series of photographs. Within this text you'll find an exploration of the human condition, a journey of self-discovery, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of life's most challenging moments. It is a story of wisdom, courage, and the relentless pursuit of becoming a better human being.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.6.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Medizinethik
• Schlagworte: deathwatcher • Doctoring • existential anxiety • facing death • journey of dying • life-threatening illness • Meditation • Patient Care • personal grief • Personal Growth • physician's perspective • portrait of life • regrets • Self-reflection • wisdom
• ISBN-13: 979-8-8229-4174-8 / 9798822941748