A seattle7writers project for literacy, this novel was written by kathleen alcala, matthew amsterburton, kit bakke, erica bauermeister, sean beaudoin, dave. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. With the compassion of jodi picoult and the medical realism of atul gawan. I got the book at the library and then wanted a copy for myself. A saskatchewan city says it has a plan to permanently commemorate the deadly broncos bus crash. In her debut novel, carol cassella has crafted a rich, layered tale. Marie heaton, a dedicated and conscientious physician. This medical mystery is told with lyric grace and deep compassion. A novel by cassella, carol and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Now in paperback, carol cassellas riveting national bestseller that seamlessly melds compelling womens fiction and medical drama to create an involving debut. Carol cassella author visit amazons carol cassella page. Oxygen ebook by carol cassella official publisher page.
A novel 9781416556114 by cassella, carol and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Carol wiley cassella burst onto the literary scene with her debut novel oxygen, which became a national bestseller and won reams of critical praise. This is the story of a compassionate, caring doctor, that put her personal life on hold to pursue a career. A novel by cassella, carol paperback book the fast. Oxygen is the work of a writer who is in full command of her craft. Anesthesiologist carol cassella is obviously at home in the medical world that houses her vibrant debut, oxygen.
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Suffice to say, i was very excited to read a medically inspired book that was a work of fiction by an actual doctor. Carol cassella is an anesthesiologist herself who did her undergraduate degree in english literature at duke. You will not want to put this book down until you find out if dr. Feb 02, 2017 the story follows marie through the aftermath relationship changes, law suits, love, you name it, the book has it. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Marie heaton, an assured anesthesiologist at the top of her game, is forced to face the personal and professional fallout from an operating room disaster. Aaron rodgers on his second dream job of hosting jeopardy.
For more on medical ethics, visit the american medical associations principles of medical ethics page. Within the intersecting circles of thriller, medical drama and popular fiction, carol cassellas confident debut emerges in vivid, threedimensional relief. About the book with the compassion of jodi picoult and the medical realism of atul gawande, reallife anesthesiologist carol cassellas riveting national bestseller seamlessly melds compelling womens fiction and medical drama to create an involving debut thats just what the doctor ordered people. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Oxygen with the compassion of jodi picoult and the medical realism of atul gawande, reallife anesthesiologist carol cassellas riveting national bestseller seamlessly melds compelling womens fiction and medical drama to create an involving debut thats just what the doctor ordered people. Carol lives on bainbridge island, washington, with her husband and two sets of twins. Oxygen has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Cart hello select your address prime day deals best sellers new releases books electronics customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards sell. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read oxygen. In this riveting new novel by a reallife anesthesiologist, an intimate story of relationships and family collides with a high stakes medical drama. With the compassion of jodi picoult and the medical realism of atul gawande, reallife anesthesiologist carol cassellas riveting national bestseller seamlessly melds compelling womens fiction and medical drama to create an involving debut thats just what the doctor ordered people. Consistently included in the top 100 agent teams by the wall street journal, we consider hundreds of satisfied clients our.
Reds nick castellanos suspended two games after benchesclearing incident vs. Im having trouble keeping up with the writing duties. Article from bookslifeandotherthings oxygen by carol cassella book thoughts vol 2. Carol lives on bainbridge island, washington, with her husband and two sets. Marie finds herself on the losing end of dollarsandcents medicine in a malpractice suit, questioning herself, her skills, her colleagues, and. Oxygen by carol cassella book club discussion questions. With a final twist as heartrending as it is redeeming, oxygen is a gripping and auspicious debut. A novel by carol cassella 1416556117 9781416556114. Buy the ebook oxygen, a novel by carol cassella online from australias leading online ebook store. May 01, 2012 one of the seattle 7 is carol cassella, who somehow juggles writing, two sets of twins, and, oh yeah, her job as an anesthesiologist. The author has superbly penned a suspenseful story and has the capability of drawing her reader. Now in paperback, carol cassellas riveting national bestseller that seamlessly melds compelling womens fiction and medical drama to create an. Dec 12, 2016 book group will meet on thursday, january 19, from 7. Book recommendations for people who like oxygen by carol cassella.
In this engaging followup, a seattle physician has to reevaluate life and career when her husbands business crashes. A novel by cassella, carol paperback book the fast free shipping. And it isnt until the last quarter of the book that readers realize theyre looking at a finely crafted mystery, as well as a sparkling literary work. A novel by carol cassella 1416556117 9781416556114 a gently used book at a great low price. Lila castellanos esthetician book online with styleseat. Consider the ethical dilemma presented in the book and discuss the responsibilities of physicians and hospitals. Carol cassella books list of books by author carol cassella. A childs inexplicable death on the operating table causes an implosion in the life of the anesthesiologist in charge.
Jun 01, 2015 oxygen, the debut novel from carol cassella takes the reader into the operating room and the heart and mind of anesthesiologist, dr. Oxygen by carol cassella 2009, trade paperback for sale. After introducing herself to her patients and reassuring them that they are in good hands, she administers drugs that bring about a temporary loss of sensation, an absence of pain during. Book overview oxygen opens with marie heaton, an anaesthesiologist at the height of her medical career, facing a nightmarish operating room disaster that ends a childs life and launches a tangled malpractice suit. With the compassion of jodi picoult and the medical realism of atul gawande, oxygen is a riveting new novel by a reallife anesthesiologist, an intimate story of relationships and family that collides with a highstakes medical drama. Oxygen by carol cassella reading guidebook club discussion. Marie heaton is an anaesthetist at first lutherean hospital in seattle, washington and is at the top of her career and thoroughly enjoying. Marie finds herself on the losing end of dollarsandcents medicine in a malpractice suit, questioning herself, her skills, her colleagues, and her life choices. Buy this book powered by cassellas 25 years in the. She majored in english literature at duke university and attended baylor college of medicine. Heaton can maintain her honesty, integrity and compassion when it appears everyone has turned against her. Cassella, a practicing anesthesiologist in seattle, writes what she knows in her debut, a breathless exploration of the career and midlifecrisis of seattlebased anesthesiologist dr. The story follows marie through the aftermath relationship changes, law suits, love, you name it, the book has it.
It was the best book ive read since water for elephants. Oxygen book by carol cassella 4 available editions. Carol cassella, md, is a practicing anesthesiologist, novelist, and speaker. The protagonist of carol cassellas oxygen is thirtyseven year old anesthesiologist dr. With the compassion of jodi picoult and the medical realism of atul gawande, oxygen is a riveting new novel by a reallife anesthesiologist, an intimate story of. Oxygen by carol cassella abebooks passion for books. Oxygen book by carol cassella 4 available editions half. Carol lives on bainbridge island, washington, with her husband and two. Marie heaton is an anesthesiologist at the height of her profession. The announcement by the city of humboldt comes on the eve of the third. Best sellers prime new releases customer service todays deals fashion.
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