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The Diagnosis
The Diagnosis: A Novel | Alan Lightman
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From the bestselling author of Einstein’s Dreams comes this harrowing tale of one man's struggle to cope in a wired world, even as his own biological wiring short-circuits. As Boston’s Red Line shuttles Bill Chalmers to work one summer morning, something extraordinary happens. Suddenly, he can't remember which stop is his, where he works, or even who he is. The only thing he can remember is his corporate motto: the maximum information in the minimum time. Bill’s memory returns, but a strange numbness afflicts him. As he attempts to find a diagnosis for his deteriorating illness, he descends into a nightmarish tangle of inconclusive results, his company’s manic frenzy, and his family’s disbelief. Ultimately, Bill discovers that he is fighting not just for his body but also for his soul. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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SpaceCowboyBooks
The Diagnosis: A Novel | Alan Lightman
Mehso-so

Somewhat enjoyable but a tedious read.

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Billypar
The Diagnosis: A Novel | Alan Lightman
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Some doctors are great, but others come off as #mrknowitall (or I guess, dr.knowitall 😜) even when it's clear they have no clue what's going on. In this novel, the main character has a mysterious and sudden brain ailment, and while finding his correct diagnosis appears to be the ultimate goal, the novel suggests how it would really explain so little about the particular path his thoughts and emotions take as a result. #augustgrrrl @Cinfhen

Cinfhen Intrigued #stacked 🤓💖 7y
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