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Dancing with Mr. D. Hardcover – February 17, 1997

by Bert Keizer (Author)

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As cancer rates soar, and the issue of "self-deliverance" stays in the headlines, the American pre-occupation with death and dying has never been more intense. In this remarkable new book, Bert Keizer, a Dutch doctor with training in philosophy as well as medicine, probes these concerns with understanding and insight as he shares with us his extraordinary experiences among the terminally ill.

We follow Keizer through his days at a nursing home in Holland as he listens to his patients' stories, documents their battle with disease, and witnesses their taking their own lives in order to die with dignity. All this is given counterpoint by the trio of doctors with whom Keizer works, whose outlooks range from detachment to despair to naive faith in the power of medicine. And throughout are Keizer's brilliant, often startling meditations on the nature of his work--shedding new light on such topics as the placebo effect, the oddness of the verb "to die," and, of course, euthanasia, which is legal in Holland.

A surprise bestseller in Holland, where it was praised for its humanity, scope, and emotional power, Dancing with Mr. D is an inspiring and powerful narrative that vividly frames the issues we will all confront when we make our final journey

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Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Nan A. Talese / Doubleday; 1st edition (February 17, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0385484976
ISBN-13: 978-0385484978
Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 6.2 x 8.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,604,555 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #26 in Books > Medical Books > Medicine > Euthanasia
- #52 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Psychology & Counseling > Medicine & Psychology
- #99 in Books > Medical Books > Psychology > Medicine & Psychology

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Couldn't put it down!

By A Customer on July 21, 1997

Format: Hardcover

This sardonic look at death and dying and the
medical establishment by a Dutch M.D. who works
in a nursing home is the best book I've read
all summer. Very entertaining, funny, thought
provoking and poignant. He talks about his
feelings in helping terminally ill patients
take their own lives. This doctor majored
in philosophy as an undergraduate and ponders
life's big questions in this slender volume.

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Unique Insight

By Desirée on March 21, 2000

Format: Hardcover

Bert Keizer has written this wonderfully reflective book for those of us who may not have the privilege of spending time in intimate contact with people aware that they are near the end of their life. I found it thouroughly enjoyable and truly inspiring. If you have any interest in medicine, euthanasia, bioethics or what it is to be mortal I warmly recommend that you read it. Congratulations Dr.Keizer.

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Fab book

By A Customer on February 12, 2001

Format: Hardcover

This book is great and certainly not just for medical boffins. I almost felt guilty for being so entertained - almost. Quite literally couldn't put it down. What a great writer - I want him to do more and more and more please!

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I'm so glad I stumbled upon this

By John on May 18, 2004

Format: Paperback

A truly intimate bedside companion to death and dying -each and all - one by one. What a great book.
And how human we all are and how little the consolation of philosophy!

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An Engrossing, Realistic Look at an Ugly Subject: Death

By Aimee Kinz on October 31, 2007

Format: Paperback

Dr. Bert Keizer really held my attention with this book he is an anwesome writer and I really enjoyed this book from the first page. He is ruggedly honest and fair to his patients, even kind and gentle when they are dying.I enjoyed the humor, the brutal honesty, and the intellectual integrity of this beautiful and insightful book.

My only complaint is the translation from Dutch to English is less-than-perfect. It seems that the editor was in a hurry or not interested in the final outcome of this book. But overall it is very great reading!