Osler: Inspirations from a Great PhysicianSir William Osler (1849-1919), one of the world's most influential physicians at the turn of the twentieth century, remained popular long after his death largely due to his inspirational texts. Regretfully, changing times and literary tastes have lessened the impact of Osler's addresses despite the timelessness of his ideals and practical advice. Charles Bryan has successfully mended the disfavor in the present volume. Framing the great physician's message in contemporary, easily accessible terms, he allows modern readers to rediscover the immense appeal and pragmatism of Osler's invigorating writings. This volume is based on the author's conviction that Osler was, above all, a motivator. He set high personal goals, achieved them, and inspired others to do the same. Bryan merges what Osler wrote, said, and did with the main themes of today's motivational literature--time management, mentoring, positive thinking, and seeking a balanced life are some examples. He also draws upon the great writers--Shakespeare, Cervantes, Montaigne, Plutarch, and others--whom Osler prescribed as bedside reading for his medical students. Osler emerges as a real-life human being, not a paper saint, but a person who sought the best from his culture and knowledge, and managed to give his best in return. Readers will find this book useful not only as an index to Oslerian thought but also as a guide to principle-based yet pragmatic everyday living. |
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... gave a concise , well - illustrated overview of the entire field . This history still makes good reading , but Osler was at his best during informal discussions of the subject . Three decades later , people could " still remember the ...
... gave a concise , well - illustrated overview of the entire field . This history still makes good reading , but Osler was at his best during informal discussions of the subject . Three decades later , people could " still remember the ...
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... gave me a good first - hand acquaintance with the original works of many of the great masters.10 Bovell thus stirred Osler's interests both in medicine and in litera- ture . Although Osler admired Bovell , he found flaws that were to be ...
... gave me a good first - hand acquaintance with the original works of many of the great masters.10 Bovell thus stirred Osler's interests both in medicine and in litera- ture . Although Osler admired Bovell , he found flaws that were to be ...
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... gave a lecture entitled " The Faith that Heals , " in which he began , Nothing in life is more wonderful than faith — the one great moving force which we can neither weigh in the balance nor test in the crucible . . . . To each one of ...
... gave a lecture entitled " The Faith that Heals , " in which he began , Nothing in life is more wonderful than faith — the one great moving force which we can neither weigh in the balance nor test in the crucible . . . . To each one of ...
Contents
DayTight Compartments | 3 |
Being True to Certain Ideals | 31 |
The Young Persons Friend | 37 |
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