Edge of the Known World took me to so many places geographically, culturally and scientifically. It is a stunningly plausible science fiction that is beautifully and evocatively written. Sheri T Joseph describes the characters, situations, emotions in a way that keeps the reader immersed and turning the pages. There were unexpected twists and turns everywhere and it was a satisfying read and I can't wait for Joseph's next book.
Fans of Margaret Atwood’s Oryx and Crake will be swept away by this riveting speculative fiction adventure and love story about family, genetic privacy, and the onrushing future of surveillance technology.
2024 American Fiction Awards Winner in multiple categories, including Best New Fiction, Political Thriller, and Science Fiction
Alexandra Tashen is a brilliant student, adoring daughter, merry wit, and exuberant prankster. After a blissful childhood on a Texas ranch, she learns the truth: She is a refusé, an illegal refugee smuggled into the Allied Nations as an infant. Everyone from her birth region carries a harmless but detectable bit of…
Wetzel chronicles her remarkable journey of adaptation and survival. Her story is remarkable for having weathered, survived and emerged stronger from two life threatening diseases (myasthenia gravis and cancer). She encouraged others to share their stories and incorporates them into Bump in the Road. I liked the way the book is structured so the reader can interact, reflect and incorporate the experiences and insights from Wetzel but each of 15 other people whose stories she incorporates.
ARE YOU READY TO LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE? BUMP IN THE ROAD will teach you timeless truths about how to navigate life's bumps.
From heart-wrenching lows to triumphant highs, Bump In The Road takes readers on a series of emotional and spiritual journeys that reaffirm the power of the human spirit. These 15 stories of courage and hope are a testament to the fact that setbacks are merely a bump in the road.
Explore the power of human courage as 15 people confront their fears, challenge their beliefs, and take courageous steps toward personal and spiritual growth. These stories beautifully…
Slakey is a solid organ transplant surgeon who advocates patient-centric medical care. As an insider, he has experienced what works and what doesn't work. He provides a "how to" improve hospital efficiency, improve patient outcomes, and all around deliver patient-centric healthcare. He examines different process flows and a roadmap of when and how to use them. It is a timely and important book for patients and healthcare providers.
Each of us will be both a patient and caregiver at some point in our lives. We all want a healthcare system that supports everyone. In this book, Dr. Doug Slakey guides caregivers, patients, and healthcare organizations to obtain the best clinical outcomes with respect and compassion.
Despite remarkable medical advances, knowledge, and training, patient care remains fragmented, frustrating, and expensive, especially from the patient’s perspective. Solutions for caregivers, especially those on the frontlines, remain elusive. This book helps to demystify the complex reality of our healthcare system. It provides the tools necessary to empower people and teams to provide…
When a psychopathic serial killer uses medical technology to exact revenge, epidemiologist Carrie Hediger must investigate to solve the death of her friend. Convinced her friend has been poisoned, the heroine hones in on the murderer using statistics, persuasion, persistence, and disregard of the rules to trap him. Genes are the blueprints for the enzymes that metabolize drugs. Drugs are “just right” for about 40% of patients and “too much” or “too little” for the remainder. Outside of the Goldilocks zone, the results can be fatal. This novel is a thrilling story of revenge, justice, and medical investigation that will captivate you.
