Doctor-recommended: here are almost 100 works of fact and fiction that physicians offer as guides to their world

Article Abstract:

'The Washingtonian' magazine conducted a survey on which books doctors would recommend to laymen for them to better understand the medical world. The survey was topped by Samuel Shem's 1978 novel called 'The House of God.' Lists of the suggested works, both fiction and nonfiction, are presented.

Medicine, Physicians, Medical professions, Surveys, The Washingtonian Magazine (Periodical)

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Conspiracies of gold

Article Abstract:

Author John Grisham's enduring popularity can be attributed to the likeable characters of his book's protagonists and his language. He often pits his heroes against a much bigger rival. Forbes magazine estimated Grisham's income for 1996 at $30 mil.

Authors, Writers, Behavior, Grisham, John

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Man, could they write

Article Abstract:

A list of books written by the best American journalists is presented. It includes the works of such notables as James Agee, A.J. Liebling, Stephen Crane, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, Tracy Kidder, Gay Talese, Tom Wolfe and Hunter S. Thompson.

Journalists, Journalism

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