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The Hand from Behind the Curtain: Essays on Medicine, Fatherhood, Immigration - and Other True Stories

Name: The Hand from Behind the Curtain: Essays on Medicine, Fatherhood, Immigration - and Other True Stories
Brand: Allens Creek Press
SKU: 9798993882406
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Contributors:

Farhan Imran

Publisher:

Allens Creek Press

Binding:

Paperback

Book Category:

Literary Collections, Medical, Family & Relationships

Book Subcategory:

Essays, Physician & Patient (incl. Narrative Medicine), Parenting

Book Topic:

Fatherhood

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Release Date:

12/7/2025

ISBN 13:

9798993882406

Weight:

0.84 lbs

Size:

9.00 x 6.00 x 0.64 inches

Pages:

284

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Description

Cancer is never just a diagnosis-it's a deeply human journey. And who better to share its emotional landscape than the oncologist who walks beside patients every step of the way?

In this moving collection of essays, you will meet Mr. Hendricks, who beats cancer but loses to loneliness; Rick, whose unlikely source of comfort is a duck; Donna, who spreads joy even as her time runs out; and Lisa, who survives her illness but struggles with life's uncertainty.

Beyond the clinic, the author weaves in his own experiences-as an immigrant, a divorced single father, and a fellow human navigating life's complexities.

These are stories of hope, grief, courage, and connection-told with compassion, honesty, and insight from someone who has witnessed both the fragility and strength of the human spirit.

About the Author
Imran, Farhan: - "Farhan Imran, MD, is a medical oncologist with more than two decades of clinical experience. Originally from Pakistan, he trained at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and currently lives in Rochester, NY. Outside of medicine, he is deeply passionate about running marathons and telling stories. His blog, "Did I Ask?", has garnered a loyal readership, and his essays have been featured on KevinMD.com and in various Pakistani publications. At home, he navigates the challenges of parenthood alongside two cats - one of whom he admittedly doesn't like."