Second Suns: Two Trailblazing Doctors and Their Quest to Cure Blindness
Trailblazing Doctors Quest Cure: Second Suns is David Oliver Relin’s account of eye surgeons Geoffrey Tabin and Sanduk Ruit and their work to address preventable blindness. The book follows their partnership, surgical approach and patients in the Himalayas, combining medical history with human stories.
At a glance
- Narrative nonfiction about ophthalmologists Geoffrey Tabin and Sanduk Ruit and their effort to treat preventable blindness.
- The listing describes their surgical work and patients in remote Himalayan communities.
- Customer feedback describes the story as engaging and inspirational, with particular praise for its vivid writing.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Connects medical innovation and access to care with individual patient stories.
- Kindle listing supports screen readers and includes enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | The Experiment, LLC |
|---|---|
| Publication date | September 20, 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 449 pages |
| File size | 31.3 MB |
| ISBN-10 | 9781615193639 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1615193639 |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
|---|---|
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in medical nonfiction, ophthalmology and efforts to expand access to surgery.
- Readers who prefer narrative accounts centered on physicians and patients.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a clinical manual or a technical guide to performing eye surgery.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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12% 12% - 3 stars
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Customer feedback highlights an engaging, inspirational account, with praise for its writing and vivid descriptions. That reaction suits a book presented through physicians’ work and patient stories, though the ratings and feedback do not establish how every reader will respond.
Positive themes
- Readers describe the story as engaging and inspirational.
- Feedback praises the writing style and vivid descriptions.
Frequently asked questions
What is Second Suns about?
It tells the story of doctors Geoffrey Tabin and Sanduk Ruit, their work to address preventable blindness and the patients affected by their surgical efforts.
Who wrote Second Suns?
The listing credits David Oliver Relin as the author.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
Screen Reader is supported, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled, and X-Ray is not enabled.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 449 pages. The Kindle file size is listed as 31.3 MB.
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