#78 Exciting Announcement: Now You Can Listen!
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I am excited to announce that my book: Changing How we Think About Difficult Patients is now available in an audiobook format through Audible. The publisher, American Association for Physician Leadership, was able to obtain the very professional services of Susan Bennett. Ms. Bennett is an Earphones Award-winning and Audie-nominated narrator and has an extensive career as a vocal artist. I feel very fortunate to have her narrate my book.
I am deeply touched by friends and acquaintances who have suggested that I should narrate the audio version of my book myself. My dear friend once told my that my voice sounds like Ina Garten, of Barefoot Contessa fame. She is not wrong. I spent years developing my central NJ accent and thirty-two years in Virginia has not softened it. Like so many areas in life, I believed this endeavor would be best served by the services of a professional. I hope that you will agree.
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The title is available through Amazon and Audible at a very nice and accessible price of fifteen bucks. The running time on the audio is just under four hours. For many healthcare professionals who struggle to find extra time to read, here is a truly useful, game-changing message to hear as you commute to or from work. We can do so much better in the difficult interactions we have with some of our patients.
These were the very kind words of Adam Lalley, MD:
“I've just finished reading your book, and I enjoyed it so much that I found myself trying to stretch it out. I rationed out a chapter each morning before my shifts in the Emergency Department, and I may have to read from them, and in them, again. Busy New York City Emergency Departments are hard, as I'm sure you know, and your book had a very effective blend of empathy, pragmatism and empowerment that I hope will shape my view of patients and of myself as a doctor for the rest of my career.”
I am so honored that many doctors, nurses, and other professionals have decided to read the book in its electronic and paperback format. I am certain that my message can alleviate some of the dissatisfaction we have with the most vital and important work we do in the office, hospital wards, and the emergency department. Even though our hours are long, and our staffing is short, we can still interact with our patients with acceptance and compassion. A little self-help and self-love will go a long way to improve our days.
photo by Joan Naidorf
