Practitioners in narrative medicine emphasize the importance of psychosocial sensitivity to the patient and the art of listening closely to the patient's narrative of illness. In this collection of essays, 17 doctors and nurses describe the different decisions, events, and situations along the way to their present positions in narrative and relationship-centered health care. Throughout the book, readers will learn what a narrative-centered approach to medical practice can do for the clinician as a professional and as a person. Each contributor reveals the major concerns around which they have designed their lives and their careers. They also stress the importance of role models and mentors during their educations and careers. Each essay begins with a biographical sketch of the contributor and a b&w photo. The book's readership includes students and practitioners in healthcare. Engel is affiliated with the Institute for Professionalism Inquiry, Summa Health System. The book is published by Radcliffe Publishing, UK, and distributed in the US by BookMasters. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)