Complications: A Surgeon’s Notes on an Imperfect Science

Complications: A Surgeon’s Notes on an Imperfect Science

In vivid accounts of true cases, surgeon Atul Gawande explores the power and the limits of medicine, offering an unflinching view from the scalpel’s edge. Complications lays bare a science not in its idealized form but as it actually is—uncertain, perplexing, and profoundly human. (Pub. Synopsis) This month’s pick is an insightful read for medical professionals, as well as anyone who’s ever been a patient.

Copies available on loan at the library.

Discussion to be held on Monday, June 1, 6:30 PM

The Necklace

“The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant

Copies of the reading are available at the library.

Discussion to held on Wednesday, May 20, 10:00 AM