“Original and fascinating.”
—Anna Fels, M.D., author, Necessary Dreams: Ambition in Women’s Changing Lives
“A lucid look at cancer when an eminent doctor becomes a patient. Laura Liberman’s touching personal and expert professional insights, humanity and down-right helpful advice should be read by those who have cancer and those who treat this disease. Actually, it’s a great read for everyone.”
—Barbara Goldsmith, bestselling author and historian, Winner of 2007 American Institute of Physics Best Book for Obsessive Genius: The Inner World of Marie Curie
“When a reader laughs and cries at the same time, that’s a sign of a great book. Laura Liberman’s true story does it. I love I Signed as the Doctor! It made my heart sing.”
—Ellen Daniell, author, Every Other Thursday: Stories and Strategies from Successful Women Scientists
“Music and medicine are healing arts. I Signed as the Doctor, the memoir of a doctor facing her cancer with resilience, persuasively describes music’s potential for spiritual uplift and for synergy with medicine to mend the body and mind.”
—Richard Kogan, M.D., psychiatrist and concert pianist; creator of DVD series, Music & The Mind
“Laura Liberman makes the extraordinary possible. The author inspires by her openness and sharing of perspectives. Particularly compelling are her images of family life, reordering priorities, calmness during treatment, and insights into pain control. I Signed as the Doctorwill help patients cope with illness and will help physicians be better doctors.”
—Kathleen Foley, M.D., neurologist, Pain & Palliative Care Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center