The Physician
Book • 1986
Set in the 11th century, 'The Physician' follows Rob J. Cole, an orphaned boy with a unique gift for sensing impending death.
He embarks on a perilous journey from England to Persia to study medicine under Ibn Sina, disguising himself as a Jew to gain entry into the prestigious medical school.
The novel explores themes of healing, cultural intersections, and personal transformation.
He embarks on a perilous journey from England to Persia to study medicine under Ibn Sina, disguising himself as a Jew to gain entry into the prestigious medical school.
The novel explores themes of healing, cultural intersections, and personal transformation.
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Mentioned by Dr. John Shufeldt as a book he read when he was five or six years old, which inspired him to pursue a career in medicine.
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