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This Narrow Space: A Pediatric Oncologist, His Jewish, Muslim, And Christian Patients, And A Hospital In Jerusalem
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A Memoir Both Bittersweet And Inspiring By An American Pediatric Oncologist Who Spent Seven Years In Jerusalem Treating Childrenisraeli Jews, Muslims, And Christians, And Palestinian Arabs From The West Bank And Gazawho Had All Been Diagnosed With Cancer.In 2007, Elisha Waldman, A New Yorkbased Doctor In His Midthirties, Was Offered His Dream Job: Attending Physician At Jerusalems Hadassah Medical Center. He Had Gone To Medical School In Israel And Spent Time There As A Teenager; Now He Was Going To Give Something Back To The Land He Loved. But In The Wake Of A Financial Crisis At The Hospital, Waldman, With Considerable Regret, Left Hadassah In 2014 And Returned To The United States. This Narrow Space Is His Poignant Memoir Of Seven Years That Were Filled With A Deep Sense Of Accomplishment But Also With Frustration When Regional Politics Got In The Way Of His Patients Care, And With Tension Over The Fine Line He Had To Walk When The Religious Traditions Of Some Of His Patients Families Made It Difficult For Him To Give Those Children The Care He Felt They Deserved. Navigating The Baffling Israeli Bureaucracy, The Everpresent Threat Of Fullscale War, And The Cultural Clashes That Sometimes Spilled Into His Clinic, Waldman Learned To Be Content With Small Victories: A Young Patient Whose Disease Went Into Remission, Brokenhearted Parents Whose Final Hours With Their Child Were Made Meaningful And Comforting.Waldman Also Struggled With His Own Questions Of Identity And Belief, And With The Intractable Conflict Between Israelis And Palestinians That Had Become A Fact Of His Daily Life. What He Learned About Himself, About The Complex Country That He Was Now A Part Of, And About The Brave And Endearing Children He Cared Forwhether They Were From Rehavia, Meah Shearim, Ramallah, Or Gaza Citywill Move And Challenge Readers Everywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'This Narrow Space' about? A: 'This Narrow Space' is a memoir by pediatric oncologist Elisha Waldman, detailing his experiences treating children with cancer in Jerusalem over seven years, highlighting the complexities of cultural and religious dynamics in healthcare.
- Q: Who is the author of 'This Narrow Space'? A: The author of 'This Narrow Space' is Elisha Waldman, a pediatric oncologist who worked at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of identity, belief, cultural conflict, and the emotional challenges faced by a pediatric oncologist in a politically charged environment.
- Q: When was 'This Narrow Space' published? A: 'This Narrow Space' was published on January 30, 2018.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'This Narrow Space' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'This Narrow Space' have? A: 'This Narrow Space' has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: Is 'This Narrow Space' suitable for all readers? A: 'This Narrow Space' is suitable for readers interested in memoirs, healthcare, cultural studies, and the Middle East, but may contain sensitive themes related to illness and conflict.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of the book? A: Readers can expect a poignant and engaging writing style that combines personal anecdotes with reflections on broader social issues.
- Q: How does the author address the challenges faced during his medical practice? A: The author discusses navigating bureaucratic obstacles, cultural sensitivities, and the emotional toll of treating children from diverse backgrounds amidst regional conflict.
- Q: What makes 'This Narrow Space' a unique memoir? A: 'This Narrow Space' is unique due to its intimate perspective on pediatric oncology in a conflict zone, offering insights into the lives of patients from various cultural and religious backgrounds.