Your Heart, My Hands, Arun K. Singh MD
Your Heart, My Hands, Arun K. Singh MD
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Your Heart, My Hands
An Immigrant’s Remarkable Journey to Become One of America’s Preeminent Cardiac Surgeons

Author: Arun K. Singh MD, Delos Cosgrove MD

Narrator: Shridhar Solanki

Unabridged: 8 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/16/2019


Synopsis

An encouraging and inspiring true story on how a boy from India overcame a difficult childhood and devastating hand injuries and became one of the most preeminent cardiac surgeons in US history Leaving a life marked by crippling setbacks and his father’s doubt, in 1967 a twenty-something doctor from India arrived in America with only five dollars and the desire to claim his American dream. The journey still awaiting Dr. Arun K. Singh would be unparalleled. Faced with an entirely new culture, racism, and the lasting effects of disabling childhood injuries, through hard work and perseverance he overcame all odds. Now having performed over 15,000 open heart surgeries, more than nearly every surgeon in history, Dr. Singh reflects on his most memorable patients and his incredible personal life. Shared for the first time, these intimate and uplifting accounts will have you cheering for the underdog and appreciating the enduring determination of the human spirit.

About Arun K. Singh MD

Arun Singh, MD, preeminent cardiac surgeon, has personally performed over 15,000 heart surgeries. Dr. Singh has earned numerous awards as a physician, including the American Heart Association’s Hero at Heart Award and the Milton Hamolsky Outstanding Physician Award. In practice at Rhode island Hospital since 1975, Dr. Singh was elected to the Rhode Island Hall of Fame, only the second person of Indian descent to receive this distinction.

About John Hanc

John Hanc is the author of numerous books, including the award-winning memoirs The Coolest Race on Earth, about his experience running the Antarctica Marathon, and Not Dead Yet, the story of type one diabetic bike racer Phil Southerland.

About Delos Cosgrove MD

Delos Cosgrove, MD, is a renowned cardiac surgeon and president and CEO of Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious medical centers. An advisor to President Obama on veteran’s affairs, he was recently appointed to President Trump’s Strategic and Policy Forum, which offers non-partisan advice on job growth.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Iryna on June 29, 2020

Коли я почала працювати в медичній журналістиці, мені дуже цікаво було зазирати за двері операційних, де відбувається магія (з моєї точки зору так воно і є). Тож історії, розказані лікарями, читала не лише з цікавості, а й з напівпрофесійної точки зору. Тепер я читаю подібні книги також за покликом......more

Goodreads review by David on January 17, 2021

A very solid 3 stars. The highlight of the book is Dr. Singh himself less so than the way he tells his story. A leading expert in the field of thoracic surgery (I suppose) he projects an image of genuine humility and, above all else, an awareness of other people. So despite his standing and accompli......more

Goodreads review by Cynthia on June 05, 2021

A charming and engaging memoir, Your Heart, My Hands describes the author's circuitous path to his long career as a cardiac surgeon. I particularly enjoyed the story of Arun's childhood in India, a rich and complex cultural and family life, without any skirting of the stark reality of surrounding po......more

Goodreads review by Michael on October 05, 2020

Dr. Singh is an absolute legend. This is the story of an immigrant who undoubtedly made the USA a better place despite odds and greatly advances the field of cardiac surgery. His compassion for his patients is profound, and this is evident in his detailed accounts of patient stories throughout the b......more


Quotes

“Unconventional and affecting.” Jhumpa Lahiri, Pulitzer Prize–winning author