Gray Matter: A Neurosurgeon Discovers the Power of Prayer... One Patient at a Time

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Synopsis
A perfect blend of medical drama and spiritual insight, Gray Matter is a fascinating account of Dr. David Levy's decision to begin asking his patients if he could pray for them before surgery. Some are thrilled. Some are skeptical. Some are hostile, and some are quite literally transformed by the request. Each chapter focuses on a specific case, opening with a detailed description of the patient's diagnosis and the procedure that will need to be performed, followed by the prayer "request." From there, readers get to look over Dr. Levy's shoulder as he performs the operation, and then we wait--right alongside Dr. Levy, the patients, and their families--to see the final results. Dr. Levy's musings on what successful and unsuccessful surgical results imply about God, faith, and the power of prayer are honest and insightful. As we watch him come to his ultimate conclusion that no matter what the results of the procedure are, "God is good," we cannot help but be truly moved and inspired.
Copyright:
2011

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
304 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781414339757
Publisher:
Tyndale House Publishers
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
David Levy and Joe Kilpatrick
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Health, Mind and Body, Religion and Spirituality
Submitted By:
Sandra Ryan
Proofread By:
Valerie Cote
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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As a person who has spent a lot of time in and out of hospitals, finally a great perspective of a doctor who courageously shared his faith with his patients. He began to see tremendous changes in physical, spiritual and psychological aspects of his patients. Introducing to his patients the concept of forgiveness saw tremendous results and their lives, as well as his. Bringing faith, especially Christianity, into the medical field is not that common. These people are trained to fix the body like a machine and treat the patient like an object. Dr. Levy had the courage to break that mold and saw tremendous change in his patients, staff, and himself. Forgiveness is a powerful process that we can all learn something about through this book. Definitely a must-read for everyone, medical or not!