The House of God
The House of God
Samuel Shem
Jordan Peterson
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The House of God

The House of God

Samuel Shem
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Samuel Shem
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In the underbelly of a bustling hospital, "The House of God" by Samuel Shem lays bare the exhilarating and harrowing first year of a group of interns, thrust from the pinnacle of their medical school achievements into the gritty reality of hospital life. With humor as sharp as a scalpel, Shem slices through the veneer of the medical profession, revealing the humanity, the chaos, and the sometimes absurd comedy of life on the inside. Through sleepless nights and unrelenting pressure, these interns navigate the complexities of care, guided only by the enigmatic wisdom of the Fat Man, a resident who knows too much and shares it in doses as potent as the medicines they dispense. As they grapple with the demands of their profession, the interns confront the essence of what it means to heal and to be healed. With each page, "The House of God" exposes the raw nerves of doctors in training, caught in the clash between ideals and the realities of medical practice. Shem's narrative is a turbulent journey through the trials of love, loss, and the pursuit of dignity in the face of despair. It's a story that dissects the heart of the medical profession, delivering both a critique and a celebration of the chaotic ballet that is saving lives.

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Released
1978
1 Jan
Length
397
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Recommended on Jordan Peterson's website.
The patient is the one with the disease
— Samuel Shem, The House of God

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