When Your Doctor Has Bad News: Audiobook by Al B. Weir
When Your Doctor Has Bad News is an unabridged audiobook by Al B. Weir about facing serious illness with practical guidance, personal stories, and Christian faith. It includes suggestions for questions to ask a doctor and choices to consider during a medical crisis.
At a glance
- Offers practical suggestions for questions to ask a doctor and choices to consider during a serious illness.
- Uses real-life stories about coping with life-threatening illness and faith.
- The author is described in the listing as a practicing oncologist.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines practical prompts for doctor conversations with personal stories and spiritual encouragement.
- The unabridged audio format runs for 6 hours and 26 minutes.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Al B. Weir |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Tom Parks |
| Listening length | 6 hours and 26 minutes |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | December 23, 2011 |
| Publisher | Zondervan |
What to know before buying
- The listing frames the guidance around Christian faith and communion with God, which may not suit listeners seeking a secular approach. This audiobook offers encouragement and practical prompts, not a replacement for medical advice.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking faith-centered encouragement during a serious illness.
- Patients or families who want ideas for discussing care with a doctor.
- Listeners who prefer personal stories alongside practical guidance.
Less suited to
- Listeners looking for secular-only guidance or clinical treatment instructions.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and helpful, particularly valuing its advice, encouraging stories, hope, and gentle guidance. That perspective fits the listing's focus on practical doctor questions and personal experiences, though listeners should note its explicitly Christian framing. Aggregate ratings are generally favorable, but ratings alone do not explain individual readers' reasons.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the content as informative and helpful.
- Feedback highlights advice, encouraging stories, hope, and gentle guidance.
Frequently asked questions
What is this audiobook about?
It addresses coping with serious medical news through practical suggestions, real-life stories, and Christian spiritual encouragement.
Who wrote and narrated it?
The listed author is Al B. Weir, and the narrator is Tom Parks.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 6 hours and 26 minutes.
Is this a substitute for medical advice?
No. The listing presents supportive ideas and questions to discuss with a doctor, not medical treatment instructions.
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