Anatomy of a Kidnapping: A Doctor's Story
"This phenomenal memoir is truly a harrowing, wonderful and ultimately a redemptive tale."--Abraham Verghese, NYTimes best-selling author of Cutting for Stone"A book perfectly suited for a 'required reading' list for medical students and young doctors."-Seattle Post Intelligencer"This is a touching, deep story, and possibly one of the most emotional stories ever." - San Francisco / Sacramento Book Review"More than a reconstruction of a traumatic day, the book is a look back at the author's career as a doctor and how principles from medical training helped him successfully navigate the crisis." -The Washington Post"A harrowing account of a compassionate doctor's abduction at gunpoint from his own home. Stays with you." -People MagazineOne moment in [Berk's] life is ultimately decided by a lifetime of experience as a dedicated physician and teacher. Truly a harrowing, wonderful, and ultimately redepmtive tale. -- Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone "[prepublication blurb]"