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Koop: The Memoirs of America's Family Doctor

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C. Everett Koop is a man of strong opinions and firm actions, yet who places high value in attempting to be fair in his judgments. This book of memoirs tells the story of a courageous and admirable man's career, focusing most of the text on his eight years as surgeon general. I found the book very easy to read, not tedious or pedantic, and I give it a rating of 9 instead of a 10 because I wish he would have devoted a little more space to his career in pediatric surgery (which lasted 35 years). It's good reading.

As enjoyable to read now as when it was first released. This give insights into the most influential and courageous surgeon general in U.S. history. He explains how he reconciles his religious beliefs and scientific knowledge. This is as important now as when Dr Koop was surgeon general.

For anyone who is a physician, this is a wonderful book with great anecdotes. I gave a copy to my daughter, who's in med school.