Description
Follow the lives of Harvard Medical School's class of 1962 as they navigate the grueling journey from medical training to practicing physicians in this sweeping novel by Erich Segal. At the heart of the story lies the complex relationship between Barney Livingston and Laura Castellano, childhood friends whose bond deepens into passion as they pursue their medical careers and confront the personal sacrifices demanded by their calling. Through the crucible of medical school, internship, and residency, Segal explores what drives these healers—their ambitions, vulnerabilities, and capacity for love—while examining the profound costs of their dedication. The narrative builds toward a dramatic climax involving a murder, a trial, and an unexpected miracle that tests the limits of their devotion and medical expertise. Combining the emotional depth of Segal's earlier works with an unflinching portrait of the medical profession, this novel is a gripping meditation on ambition, friendship, and the human cost of saving lives.
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paperback
Bantam Books
Published Jan 1, 1989
678 pages
ISBN: 9780553278118
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Details
First Published
1989
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Doctors by Erich Segal.