Gabriel Weston, a surgeon and award-winning writer, discusses her new book "Alive," which explores the human body's complexity and resilience. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the body beyond medical textbooks, using vivid language to describe organs and processes.
Weston shares her experiences with liver transplants, highlighting the organ's regenerative capacity and the moral dilemmas surgeons face. She also reflects on personal stories, including her son's brain mass and her own heart condition, which have deepened her empathy for patients.
The conversation touches on the beauty of the skin, the limitations of skincare products and the need for doctors to connect more deeply with their patients.
Barney Jones
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Godine Publishing
