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A satirical novel by Samuel Shem about medical interns at a fictional hospital in the 1970s. The book depicts the harsh and dehumanizing training, the psychological toll, and the ethical dilemmas faced by the interns.
- Samuel Shem
- 1978
Sep 7, 2010 · by Samuel Shem (Author), John Updike (Introduction) 4.5 4,724 ratings. Book 1 of 3: The House of God. See all formats and editions. By turns heartbreaking, hilarious, and utterly human, The House of God is a mesmerizing and provocative novel about what it really takes to become a doctor.
- 1978
- Samuel Shem
Jan 1, 2001 · A classic book by Samuel Shem (aka Stephen Bergman) that depicts the life and struggles of six interns in a hospital. The book is a mix of humor, criticism, and philosophy, and features the famous "House of God Laws" and the character of the Clam.
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Sep 7, 2010 · By turns heartbreaking, hilarious, and utterly human, The House of God is a mesmerizing and provocative novel about what it really takes to become a doctor. “The raunchy, troubling, and hilarious novel that turned into a cult phenomenon. Singularly compelling…brutally honest.”—The New York Times.
- Penguin Group (USA) LLCPrice set by seller.
- $7.99
INTRODUCTION TO DELL'S TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE HOUSE OF GOD It's hard to believe that The House of God is now ten. What a life our ten-year-old has led! The author has found himself in the curious position of chasing after the youngster, traveling all across the globe, listening and speaking.
Aug 30, 1978 · by Samuel Shem (Author) 4.5 4,661 ratings. Book 1 of 3: The House of God. See all formats and editions. An intern becomes disillusioned with the medical establishment when he sees his fellow interns fall for the illusions that destroy a doctor's ability to relate to and really care for his patients.
- Samuel Shem
By turns heartbreaking, hilarious, and utterly human, The House of God is a mesmerizing and provocative novel about what it really takes to become a doctor. “The...