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The Scalpel and the Soul: Encounters with Surgery, the Supernatural, and the Healing Power of Hope Paperback - 2009
by Allan J. Hamilton
A Harvard-educated neurosurgeonreveals his experiences-in and out of theoperating room-with apparitions, angels,exorcism, after-death survival,and the miracle of hope.
The Scalpel and the Soul explores how premonition,superstition, hope, and faith not only become factorsin how patients feel but can change outcomes. Itvalidates the spiritual manifestations physicians see every dayand empowers patients to voice their spiritual needs when theyseek medical help. Finally, it addresses the mysterious, attractivepowers the soul exerts during life-threatening events.
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A Harvard-educated neurosurgeon reveals his experiencesin and out of the operating roomwith apparitions, angels, exorcism, after-death survival, and the miracle of hope. For the millions who have enjoyed Proof of Heaven, Heaven is Real, To Heaven and Back, and Getting to Heavenan inspiring tale from where the veil between life and death is often at its thinnest.
The Scalpel and the Soul explores how premonition, superstition, hope, and faith not only become factors in how patients feel but can change outcomes. It validates the spiritual manifestations physicians see every day and empowers patients to voice their spiritual needs when they seek medical help. Finally, it addresses the mysterious, attractive powers the soul exerts during life-threatening events.
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- Title The Scalpel and the Soul: Encounters with Surgery, the Supernatural, and the Healing Power of Hope
- Author Allan J. Hamilton
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Edition
- Pages 272
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Tarcherperigee, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
- Date 2009-04-02
- Features Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9781585427130 / 1585427136
- Weight 0.71 lbs (0.32 kg)
- Dimensions 8.83 x 6 x 0.73 in (22.43 x 15.24 x 1.85 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
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- Topical: New Age
- Library of Congress subjects Supernatural, Mind and body
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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"Funny, irreverent, earthy, big-hearted, honest, real."
-Family Circle online "Books of the Month" Review
"Allan Hamilton is a natural storyteller. His real-life experiences remind us that patients and surgeons can share in a spiritual transformation during the course of battling disease."
-Linda Klein, R.N., producer of Grey's Anatomy and Nip/Tuck
"His observations and insights push the limits of current scientific knowledge as he attempts to bring some rational thought to the unexplainable."
-Richard Carmona, M.D., MPH, FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States
"A moving account of what can happen when a doctor opens his heart and his eyes to life's spiritual lessons and to the mystery that thrives amidst the terror and trauma of life-threatening illness."
-Bernie Siegel, M.D., author of Help Me to Heal and Prescriptions for Living
-Family Circle online "Books of the Month" Review
"Allan Hamilton is a natural storyteller. His real-life experiences remind us that patients and surgeons can share in a spiritual transformation during the course of battling disease."
-Linda Klein, R.N., producer of Grey's Anatomy and Nip/Tuck
"His observations and insights push the limits of current scientific knowledge as he attempts to bring some rational thought to the unexplainable."
-Richard Carmona, M.D., MPH, FACS, 17th Surgeon General of the United States
"A moving account of what can happen when a doctor opens his heart and his eyes to life's spiritual lessons and to the mystery that thrives amidst the terror and trauma of life-threatening illness."
-Bernie Siegel, M.D., author of Help Me to Heal and Prescriptions for Living
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