From Anecdote to Antidote: Medical Musings and Practical Prescriptions from a Humanitarian Healer

Dr. Klein is an amazing person. His book "From Anecdote to Antidote" proves that he is an amazing writer as well. I haven't seen him in years, and it may be likely that he wouldn't remember me since I was a child at the time, but he had a tremendous impact on my life. When I was 9 years old, ,my mother was sent home to die of end-stage renal failure. They gave her about a week to live. She was 29 years old. Dr. Klein had met her earlier and somehow heard that the nephrology department at a different hospital had treated her - he showed up at our house in the middle of the night and arranged for her to be taken by ambulance to a different medical center where he took over her care. She survived...for 32 more years. I hadn't realize how famous he had become until recently when I happened upon his book. I highly recommend "From Anecdote to Antidote" - it's a great read that touches on what is truly important in life. Dr. Klein has met with Popes and Presidents - but he still had the time to explain to a little girl a long time ago, that he would make sure her Mother would come home. It was a promise he kept.

Doc not only understands the power of stories but enjoys a good laugh. The reader is never bored as the narrative zips along at a brisk pace.

I loved Dr. Klein's little gem. I have known Richie for 50 years and through his keen awareness of the nature of the human condition he has written of his experiences as a physician combining his medical healing power with his sense of humor. I particularly enjoyed the part where Dr. Klein "covered" for the "theater doctor" where he describes his experiences with stars of stage and screen.