Book Reviews
Dr. Steven Feldman has written an extraordinary book. Provocative and often brilliant, Dr. Feldman has examined his own thinking and that of the medical profession in general, critically looking for patterns of misunderstanding between medical specialties and between physicians and others concerned with public health. Dr. Feldman courageously applies his paradigm of conceptual "compartments" beyond medicine to contemporary political conflicts, searching for new, more hopeful and productive ways of engaging with previously intractable conflicts. Regardless of occupational or political loyalties, all will benefit from reading "Compartments". Dr. Feldman's book contains many stimulating ideas, an unflagging idealism, a willingness to question received wisdom and the potential to shock readers into thinking outside the box of his or her own "compartment".
Michael Sugrue, Ph.D., Professor of History and Chairman of the History Department, Ave Maria University
"Dr. Feldman has written an intriguing book that challenges you to examine beliefs held personally or accepted by society to determine if they are based on fact or appearance. This book has given me something to consider in the future from both a personal and professional standpoint. I would encourage anyone with a willingness to introspectively question his own views on medicine, politics or society to read Compartments."
Erika Borgerding, Medical Student
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
"Brilliant."
Michael Greenberg, MD
"Compartments is a brilliant analysis of why doctors and patients so often misunderstand each other. It also provides a glimpse behind the curtain that separates specialists like dermatologists and primary care physicians. The principles Feldman describes apply broadly in many areas beyond medicine."
Joe & Terry Graedon
The People's Pharmacy
"I recommend Compartments without reservation .... the book is going to affect me for a long, long time — hopefully for the rest of my life"
Ed Dewke
FlakeHQ (Full review at http://www.flakehq.com/#feldman)
"Compartments is dead on! In both my personal and managerial life, I have had the same experiences the book describes. I hope many people read it. It truly could help to make the world a better place!"
Albert Draaijer, Vice President of European/African/Asia-Pacific and Latin American markets, Central Marketing/Business Development and Communication
Galderma, S.A., Switzerland.