Learning to Play God

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Summary: The roots of arrogance
Review: As a third year pediatric resident, it was gratifying to know that others have gone through the training and lived to tell the tale. However, I found the complete lack of preparation and ability of the interns to be a bit over-exaggerated. I think that the training has become much better since Marion was an intern. Still, there were many nights early in my second year when I was the senior resident in the house and I had nobody to turn to for guidance during difficult situations. Young physicians are forced to look very confident,especially at times when inside we may be terrified and feel very insecure about our abilities. Marion really captures that emotion. He also really captures the abuse of the housestaff by some faculty who treat us like slaves. Hopefully patients, as well as medical personnel will read this book, and gain a deeper understanding of what we have gone through.

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Summary: Great book!
Review: I really enjoyed this book! Dr. Marion is very honest about his experiences. The stories are sometimes disturbing and sad, but sometimes happy and they are well written. This book is much better than White Coat by Dr. Rothman because it is much more honest. When I read this book, I felt like I was right there with Dr. Marion.

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Summary: Why can't I write like this?
Review: I'm going to keep it plain and simple. This is one of the few excellent medical books that are avialable. I have read many and I highly recommend this one. I just wish I could forget everything I have read so that I could read it again for the first time. I couldn't put the book down. In case you are interested some other great books are "When the air hits your brain", and "first do no harm, reflections on becoming a neurosurgeon". Enjoy!

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Summary: Why can't I write like this?
Review: I'm going to keep it plain and simple. This is one of the few excellent medical books that are avialable. I have read many and I highly recommend this one. I just wish I could forget everything I have read so that I could read it again for the first time. I couldn't put the book down. In case you are interested some other great books are "When the air hits your brain", and "first do no harm, reflections on becoming a neurosurgeon". Enjoy!

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Summary: Mediocre compared to House of GOD!
Review: The writings really poor, high school level, uses boring common words where something much more convincing can be used. Tries to achieve an impactful effect, but the effort is noticeable and reveals the amateur writer trying to act sophisticated. Compare this to Samuel Shems HOUSE OF GOD and this things garbage. When Marion tries (1 or 2nd chapter) to talk about why interns become seemingly evil, Marion tries to convince you with , while SHEM really takes you in there so you get the feeling yourself > real literature, something that Shem knows, and foreign to the doctors trying to act sophisticated and able to manuever in any part of the world... sorry but the literary are not convinced

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Summary: Greatest book for all pre-med
Review: There are only a few books that I enjoyed as much as this book. Dr. Marion is an amazing writer. He manages to keep readers interested without being unrealistic. I recommand this book for anyone interested in becoming a doctor or even dating someone that is thinking of becoming one. The book explores the shortcoming of modern day medical training and the emotional stress that students go through in the process. A must read for pre-med students!

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Summary: Greatest book for all pre-med
Review: There are only a few books that I enjoyed as much as this book. Dr. Marion is an amazing writer. He manages to keep readers interested without being unrealistic. I recommand this book for anyone interested in becoming a doctor or even dating someone that is thinking of becoming one. The book explores the shortcoming of modern day medical training and the emotional stress that students go through in the process. A must read for pre-med students!

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Summary: Great book!
Review: This book was absolutely the best true to life book I have read about the medical journey. I could not put it down. Marion is honest about his medical experiences, and although it is dated it is one of the best books I have ever read. If you are interested in becoming a doctor, read this first!