My Prescription for Life

How can suffering make us noble rather than cynical? How can we divine meaning and draw strength from the difficult twists and turns of life? When we lose the heroic path of the soul, how can we regain it? My Prescription for Life, a compendium of thoughts gathered by renowned physician Dr. Alvin Pettle, answers these questions and more. Soon after beginning his 35-year career as an obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Pettle became aware of the comforting, inspiring power of words. He found that the hard-won wisdom of others could have a positive, healthy effect on himself and his patients, and he began keeping a collection of sayings that he found particularly wise and profound. In My Prescription for Life, Dr. Pettle now offers this collection to all readers. From such diverse sources as Plato and Lao Tzu, Mary Shelley and Mae West, along with comments from Dr. Pettle, this is a lifetime treasury of wisdom like none other. The perfect gift for oneself or a loved one, My Prescription for Life is a balm for the heart and a road map for the soul.… (more)