Talking to Skeletons: Behind the Scenes with a Radiologist

X-Ray Visions, Volume 2

De: Carolyn Jourdan

Narrado por: Eric Martin

Four-time Wall Street Journal Top-10 best-selling author!

Is it cancer or just a bad pixel? Talking to Skeletons chronicles seven extraordinary nights Jourdan spent shadowing a radiologist in a teaching hospital. Told with the wit and warmth that have earned Jourdan five national best sellers, this book paints an insightful portrait of one man's life and work.

It's a uniquely personal tour of a private world that, as a bonus, gives listeners an intimate peek at how Jourdan creates her best-selling medical narratives. In essence, it is a biography, and at the same time, a lovely and intelligent medical selfie.

Jourdan's first-rate medical writing illuminates the mysterious black and white world that stands at the front lines of modern healthcare.

©2015 Carolyn Jourdan (P)2017 Carolyn Jourdan

Meetings in the Dark over Bones

Which scene was your favorite?

One of the last scenes when Jay is on top of the parking garage and deciding what is next in life... "that red dot is Mars."

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Although this book was authored by a female writer, a male narrator reads the story. It did not change my perception of the story and the narrator does a great job.

Any additional comments?

This wonderful story follows a writer and a radiologist through their 15 year relationship. They first meet when the writer covers the Radiologist for an article. The book is broken down into short essays of their sporadic meetings throughout 15 years. The radiologist is a stoic “reclusive monk” that pours over the x-rays and scans daily and gives insight into the issues of each patient.

This is much more than a regular medical drama however and goes into the details of the great work of this renowned radiologist. I highly suggest this book to anyone in the medical field and those who value the expertise of their profession. At the core, this story is about someone who lived their life for their “job” and the end of the journey.

I was provided a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my unbiased review.

Listening in the Dark

Would you listen to Talking to Skeletons: Behind the Scenes with a Radiologist again? Why?

I'm not sure.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Talking to Skeletons: Behind the Scenes with a Radiologist?

At the end, when the Radiologist and Ms. Jourdan sat under a blanket watching the stars, and he fell asleep. Her presence validated the transition, as he left his profession, and shared how hard it was to sleep seeing all those images of sickness, and impending death.

What about Eric Martin’s performance did you like?

His smooth, and steady voice. Perfect to allow the story to emerge, as it was not the attraction, or the distraction.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

At the end, when the Radiologist and Ms. Jourdan sat under a blanket watching the stars, and he fell asleep. Her presence validated the transition, as he left his profession, and shared how hard it was to sleep seeing all those images of sickness, and impending death.

Any additional comments?

Ms. Jourdan acted as the shadow box to the Radiologist, illuminating his motivation for doing, and enduring the work. It was beautiful to hear, and learn of his skill and existential crisis about the work. He felt lonely to me, and Ms. Jourdan's presence, attention and compassion, allowed him to reveal how he saw this world emotionally.

Wonder look inside

What a wonderful look at a job most people don't even think about. Eric Martin does a superb job of narrating this book. The book is not very long but packed full of insight on the doctors behind the scene. Thank you for the gift of listening to this wonderful book. This is my honest review.

Tender, Charming ... not one to miss

Would you listen to Talking to Skeletons: Behind the Scenes with a Radiologist again? Why?

Yes!

What about Eric Martin’s performance did you like?

It's perfect.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, the end ...

Any additional comments?

This was a special, delightful introduction to the work of Carolyn Jourdan. I look forward to hearing more of her work. Hopefully with this wonderful narrator.

Well written and a wonderful narration.

Any additional comments?

I was provided a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my unbiased review and I can honestly say it was an excellent book.Well written and the narrator Eric Martin was perfect!
When I finished book 2 I went immediately and bought book 1. Thank you for the opportunity!