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Chamán (Spanish Edition) (Punto de Lectura)

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This is the second book of a series of 3 books that tell the awesome story of the Cole family, every first kid of wich is a doctor with a strange gift... The story itself is REALLY interesting and well-told, but i definitively liked the 1st book more than this one, since it contains more historical facts and interesting comments about how life was in the Middle Ages, and how religion controlled everything... Oh, and dont you dare to read this book without having read the 1st one, guys... that would be catastrophic!!! Also, i think these 3 books are especially valuable for those studying or somewhat interested in the career of medicine... It really gives you a great idea about what a good doctor is like.

Este es el segundo libro de una serie de tres que relatan la increíble historia de la familia Cole, cuyos primoogénitos son siempre doctores con un don extraño... La historia en sí misma es muy interesante y bien contada, pero a mi definitivamente me gustó mas el primer libro que este, ya que contiene mas hechos historicos y comentarios interesantes acerca de como era la vida en la Edad Media y como todo era controlado por la religion... Ah, y no se atrevan a leer este libro sin heber antes leído el primero, gente... eso sería catastrófico!!! Además, yo pienso que esta serie de libros sería especialmente útil o de interés para aquellos estudiantes o simplemente interesados en la carrera de medicina humana... Realmente te da una buena idea acerca de cómo debe ser un buen doctor.

My good friend Mario strongly recommended me "The Physician", even if he knew a physician's life wasn't my cup of tea.
I'm grateful he convinced me to read it. I was so trapped by Mr. Noah Gordon story that I went immediately to the bookstore and bought "Shaman" and "Choices".
IMHO "Shaman" is the best of the trilogy.
"Punto de Lectura" is a book collection from prestigious Grupo Santillana, specialized in pocket book editions.

This is the story of two members of the Cole family: Rob Sr. & Rob Jr.

The story, situated in the period around 1830-1870, starts following Rob Sr.'s life since his forced emigration from Scotland to America and is reconstructed thru his personal diary as discovered and read, after his death, by his son Rob Jr.
Rob Sr. initiates his medical practice at Boston's Irish ghetto and meets Oliver Wendell Holmes, precursor of medical prophylaxis.
Later he continues his migration going into Illinois and stopping at Holden's Crossing where he starts a new life as rural physician.
There he builds his home, start his relationship with the Sauk Native Americans people, fall in love, heal & marry Sarah, have a child who will contract scarlatina and lose his hearing.
At this point Rob's Jr. life is the second main thread of the narration, following his education and fervent desire to be a physician as his father, overcoming his handicapped status.
Both threads will conflux at the Civil War period.

Historical reconstruction is paramount, showing domestic every day details, political issues, educational issues, medical issues and cultural issues with deepness and commitment. This aspect of the novel is by far better than the period reconstruction done by Mr. Gordon in "The Physician".

A much recommended read for those interested in historical subjects, daily life period reconstruction and medical practice. Enjoy this great novel!
Reviewed by Max Yofre.

700 años después de terminar la primera parte, el autor describe las peripecias de dos nuevos médicos en la familia Cole. El primero inicia la trama de este libro y el hijo de éste termina de gran manera la obra. El libro describe detalles de la guerra civil estadounidense y otros hechos históricos como la muerte de Lincoln a manos de Wilkes Booth. Una gran obra, digna continuación de la primera parte.