Deze auteur duikt in de complexiteit van de menselijke natuur en de samenleving via scherpe observaties, voortkomend uit zijn uitgebreide ervaring als arts en psychiater die in uitdagende omgevingen werkte. Zijn schrijven wordt gekenmerkt door een indringende analyse van culturele en morele vraagstukken, vaak gericht op de gevolgen van moderne ideologieën voor individuen en de maatschappij. Lezers zullen zijn compromisloze, maar tot nadenken stemmende perspectief op de wereld waarderen, dat niet terugdeinst voor ongemakkelijke waarheden. Zijn werken nodigen uit tot een diepere reflectie op de huidige staat van onze beschaving.
The memoir offers a humorous glimpse into the life of a prison doctor and journalist, showcasing his enduring passion for reading and intellectual exploration. With a witty and sharp writing style, the author shares anecdotes and reflections that highlight the joy of literature and the insights gained from a unique professional perspective. The narrative is both entertaining and thought-provoking, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate clever storytelling.
"Mr Rose was not the kind of man to accept defeat without retaliation. Rancour with him was no passing mood but a permanent state, to be nursed by memory and increased by reflection."The protagonists of Theodore Dalrymple's new collection of stories are driven to self-destruction or the destruction of others by a variety of motives, from hatred of a spouse to utopianism. The stories are both topical and timeless.Theodore Dalrymple is a retired doctor and psychiatrist who has written many books, including Life at the Bottom, Admirable Evasions and Midnight Maxims.
The story revolves around Ramses, an extraordinary dog renowned for his intelligence, friendliness, and expressive nature. His amusing personality and deep understanding of his human companions make him an unforgettable pet. The narrative highlights the joy and serendipity of having such a remarkable dog, celebrating the bond between Ramses and his owners.
Human life is filled with predicaments. In these eight stories, Theodore Dalrymple examines how people struggle with everyday conflicts and frustrations - or create them for others. The challenges of modern life are revealed to be both tragic and amusing in these enthralling stories touching on the nature of contemporary society, its character and characters.Theodore Dalrymple is a retired doctor and psychiatrist who has written many books, including Life at the Bottom, Admirable Evasions and Around the World in the Cinemas of Paris.
We all have those sleepless moments late at night when our mind races from one thought to another. Theodore Dalrymple has recently used such moments to collect his thoughts in the form of those pithy statements of seemingly obvious but overlooked truths. There are 365 of them here, well more than a year’s worth of contemplation. By stripping away unnecessary qualifications, Dalrymple’s maxims force us to confront the universal and the timeless. Readers will be both provoked and enlightened by these Midnight nocturnal thoughts, artfully expressed. Theodore Dalrymple is a retired doctor and psychiatrist who has written many books, including Life at the Bottom, Admirable Evasions and Saving the Planet and Other Stories.
When Theodore Dalrymple wrote The Examined Life, poking fun at modern man's excessive concern for his own health, he little thought that Covid-19 would soon turn satire into reality. Are there considerations in life other, or more important, than health? The protagonist of this biting satire knew the answer even before Covid-19 struck.Theodore Dalrymple is a retired doctor and psychiatrist who has written many books, including Life at the Bottom, Admirable Evasions and Around the World in the Cinemas of Paris.
“Everywhere is interesting, especially if inhabited.” Paris is the best city for seeing films from anywhere and everywhere in the world. You can travel around the globe in the cinemas of Paris. This is precisely what Theodore Dalrymple did. Here are his reflections — historical, cultural, philosophical — on the 33 films that he saw, often combined with his own reminiscences of the various countries he had visited himself. The universal and the particular are inextricably combined in this highly original and amusing book. Theodore Dalrymple is a retired doctor and psychiatrist who has written many books, including Life at the Bottom, Admirable Evasions and Embargo and Other Stories.
Set against the backdrop of crisis and ruin, this collection of three stories delves into the complexities of human nature during extreme circumstances. Theodore Dalrymple, a retired doctor and psychiatrist, uses these narratives to reveal profound insights into the human condition, showcasing how adversity can illuminate both resilience and despair. Each story is uniquely situated in different locations, highlighting diverse experiences and responses to hardship.
Miłość, medycyna i fascynująca podróż w czasy la belle époque! Róża Zimmerman, wychowanka sierocińca, dostaje się na pierwszy rok studiów medycznych. Oprócz Róży rok akademicki zaczynają dwie inne studentki. Dziewczęta rozpoczynają niełatwą walkę o przetrwanie w męskim świecie, przeżywają pierwsze miłosne uniesienia i mierzą się z własnymi słabościami. Jednocześnie Róża musi rozwikłać tajemnicę związaną ze swoim pochodzeniem. Ma wrażenie, że ktoś nieustannie podąża jej śladem, a od nieznajomego darczyńcy otrzymuje zaskakujący prezent. W mieście dochodzi do serii tajemniczych zabójstw, narasta atmosfera strachu, a gazety rozpisują się o zagadkowym człowieku w masce… Kim jest? Co łączy go z Różą? Czy bohaterce uda się odkryć prawdę o własnej przeszłości? Pozwól się przenieść w czasy, kiedy pierwsze kobiety wkraczały w świat medycyny. Daj się uwieść mocy „Różanego eteru“! Książka wydana w serii Wielkie Litery – w specjalnym formacie z dużą czcionką dla seniorów i osób słabowidzących.
An entertaining new book by psychiatrist Theodore Dalrymple about the blind spots of our mind in general and those of eminent people in particular.