In this collection of nineteen unforgettable essays, Dr. Selzer describes unsparingly the surgeon's art. Both moving and perversely funny, Mortal Lessons is an

Richard Selzer selects from his own classic essays, culled from three decades of writing. Published along with his favorites are five new essays, including "Pha

Selzer's selection of his own short stories, culled from three decades of writing, includes two new stories and an Introduction detailing his literary beginning

A timeless collection of advice, operating-room wisdom, and reflections on the practice of medicine, from the “best of the writing surgeons” (Chicago Tribun

Merging art and religion with science, these largely autobiographical essays delve deeply into the emotional territory of medicine commonly avoided by other wri