Welcome to Shook By A Book, a 5 part series where we talk to big time American thinkers about transformative reading experiences. We're kicking off the set with a conversation with the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy. Early in his med school days, a friend tipped him off to a book she found life-changing: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and Vivek dove in head first. Join us to find out how The Alchemist helped him move on after a devastating family experience and find his footing in a career he has loved.Also mentioned in this episode is the book: Conversations with God. Special thanks to the Teagle Foundation for their generous support of our Shook By A Book series.
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- FrequencyUpdated weekly
- Published10 September 2024 at 08:00 UTC
- Length57 min
- Season1
- Episode209
- RatingClean