The mysteries within a surgeon explores myth medicine and the human body dr sherwin nuland author of the national book award winning how we die once again combines knowledge compassion and elegance of expression to shed light on the workings of our bodies from the perspective of a surgeon dr. Dr nuland recounts age old legends about the functions and personalities of the bodys organs and in riveting vignettes of the surgery he has performed he describes the connections between myth and reality a brilliant blend of science and folklore the mysteries within reveals the enigmas not only of the body but also of the human imagination. This item the mysteries within a surgeon explores myth medicine and the human body by sherwin b nuland paperback 1597 available to ship in 1 2 days ships from and sold by amazoncom. Dr nuland recounts age old legends about the functions and personalities of the bodys organs and in riveting vignettes of the surgery he has performed he describes the connections between myth and reality a brilliant blend of science and folklore the mysteries within reveals the enigmas not only of the body but also of the human imagination. Abebookscom the mysteries within a surgeon explores myth medicine and the human body 9780684854878 by nuland sherwin b and a great selection of similar new used and collectible books available now at great prices