James oconnell has been on a crusade to proved bostons homeless with proper medical care for more than 30 years. These stories are written by a doctor who has spent 30 years caring for the individuals in the shadows, the faceless and nameless, the defiant and addicted, the human beings most of us including their families in many cases would rather not acknowledge even exist. My education in homelessness and poverty was just beginning. Reflections of a street doctor, is one that i wished i would have written. The shadows in the street is the fifth book in susan hills detective series of books featuring simon serrailler. As writer debra bradley ruder put it, writing the book was dr. Apr 27, 2016 now in his new book, stories from the shadows. On monday, he signed copies of his first book, stories from the shadows. Visions and voices event features renowned boston street doctor. Download stories from the shadows reflections of a street doctor full e book free. Reflections of a street doctor 9780692412343 by james j. Reflections of a street doctor stories from the shadows. Hosted by village at proprietors green, the marshfield council on agings lifelong learning program pub chat series, recently featured dr. Street doctor signs books in cambridge the boston globe.
May 14, 2018 the worcester district medical society and the humanities in medicine committee of the lamar soutter library are cosponsoring a reading and book signing by james oconnell, md, author of stories from the shadows. Hch pioneer jim oconnell, md, president of the boston health care for the homeless program, has published his first book, stories from the shadows. Stories from the shadows sheds light open book systems. Williamss writing can help many others take a knowing look at the medical profession. With quotes from each author about their book, this list of titles published by physicians in 2015 should have something for everyone interested in medicine and healthcare. As he tells the story in his new book, stories from the shadows. Oconnell is a graduate of the university of notre dame, earned his masters degree in theology from cambridge university and received his. Oconnells collection of stories and essays, written during thirty years of caring for homeless persons in boston, gently illuminates the humanity and raw courage of those who struggle to survive and find meaning and hope while living on the streets. This is something of an electronic commonplace book. Oconnell is the founding physician of the boston health care for the homeless program bhchp, which now serves over,000 homeless persons each year in two hospitalbased clinics. Oconnell shares his collection of stories that illustrates an incredible journey spanning three decades, during which he created the boston health care for the homeless program, one of the nations leading health care programs for homeless men, women and. The home less population shows us the weaknesses in. Oct 25, 2016 the author of stories from the shadows.
Reflections of a street doctor, which draws on his experience bringing medicine to the street, at porter square books. Reflections of a street doctor and editor of the health care of homeless persons, he has served as the national program director of the homeless families program of the robert wood johnson foundation and the u. I heard terry grosss interview with jim oconnell and bought his book. His mentor, a legendary boston doctorhumanitarian, asked him to head up a new pilot medical program for the citys homeless men, women and children boston health care for the homeless program bhchp. Shadows and reflections are all around us under our feet, over our heads, directly in front of us. Reflections of a street doctor, a collection of essays published by bhchp in 2015 to mark its thirtieth anniversary.
Reflections of a street doctor, to document his work and pay tribute to the many clients he served over the years. Porter square books is offering a number of special items available for order online while we are all. Reflections of a street doctor, was published in 2015 in celebration of bhchps 30th anniversary. Read online shadows reflections and download shadows reflections book full in pdf formats. Reflections of a street doctor, will speak about his work providing health care services to the homeless population of boston for over 30 years. The state library of massachusetts is pleased to invite you to an author talk with james j. Stories from the shadows book launch boston business journal. Reflections of a street doctor on wednesday, may 23 dr. The shadows refer to the places in the boston streets that we ordinarily never see. You introduced your book with the myth of sisyphus. Stories from the shadows reflections of a street doctor 1st. Brenda wright national health care for the homeless council.
A boston doctor washes feet and treats street people lost. Oconnell unassumingly and matteroffactly gets us to know patients like these that he has cared for. James oconnell weighs in on his new book, stories from the shadows. Reflections of a street doctor was published in 2015 in celebration of bhchps 30th anniversary. Download stories from the shadows reflections of a street. It is a gem and one of the best books about homeless americans that has. They are often faceless and nameless, lost in plain sight, and forced to live on the fringes of society. She immediately set him straight about how to be effective with his patients. Stories from the shadows boston health care for the homeless. Jim oconnell introductions by deborah becker, senior correspondent and host, wbur. After four years of medical school and three years of residency, i had thought my training was finally over, writes oconnell in his memoir, stories from the shadows. Jul 27, 2015 celebrating 30 years of continuous care of bostons homeless population, stories from the shadows.
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The worcester district medical society and the humanities in medicine committee of the lamar soutter library are cosponsoring a reading and book signing by james oconnell, md, author of stories from the shadows. Sep 29, 2015 stories from the shadows npr coverage of stories from the shadows. James oconnell for an evening of readings from his new book stories from the shadows. Jim oconnell, stories from the shadows his mentor, a legendary boston doctorhumanitarian, asked him to head up a new pilot medical program for the citys homeless men, women and children boston health care for the homeless program bhchp.
Celebrating 30 years of continuous care of bostons homeless population, stories from the shadows. Stories from the shadows boston health care for the. Homelessness will never truly be abolished until our society addresses persistent poverty as the most powerful social determinant of health, he writes in his new and first book, stories from the shadows. Robert coless enthusiastic appraisal of teaching williams and dr. Oconnells collection of stories and essays, written during thirty years of caring for homeless persons in boston, gently illuminates the humanity and raw courage of those who struggle to. The book follows his experiences taking care of the homeless on the streets in boston, massachusetts. Reflections of a street doctor about stories from the shadows. Physician to the homeless speaks at scranton royal news. While he was attending medical school, oconnell worked at the pier restaurant in town until he was 34 years old.
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For this volume instantly and irrevocably transports you into a fascinating universe of individuals usually invisible to us. Aug 31, 2015 three decades ago, jim oconnell, md, was fresh out of harvard medical school and on his way to a prestigious oncology fellowship at sloankettering. He spoke with spare change news about healthcare, social justice and poverty. Stories from the shadows reflections of a street doctor. Oconnells chance to celebrate their lives but also to. Reflections of a street doctor, and spoke about his experiences before the hanover visiting nurse. Oconnell is the founding physician of the boston health care for the homeless program. Reflections of a street doctor, a compilation of stories of the people on the streets. Oconnells collection of stories and essays, written during 30 years of caring for homeless men and women in boston, illuminates the humanity and courage of those who. It is one of the best books about homeless americans that has ever been published. For this volume instantly and irrevocably transports you into a fascinating universe of individuals usually. Oconnell discussing his book, stories from the shadows. The battle over involuntary psychiatric care by drs.