Healing Children

A Surgeon's Stories from the Frontiers of Pediatric Medicine

By: Kurt Newman M.D.

Narrated by: Kurt Newman M.D.

A National Bestseller

An “astounding and miraculous ” (Madeline Levine) medical memoir by one of our nation’s leading pediatric surgeons-- the visionary head of Children’s National

Anyone who has seen a child recover from a wound or a broken bone knows that kids are made to heal. Their bodies are more resilient, more adaptive, and far more able to withstand acute stress than adults’. In this inspiring memoir, Dr. Kurt Newman draws from his long experience as a pediatric surgeon working at one of our nation’s top children’s hospitals to make the case that children are more than miniature adults. Through the story of his own career and of the brave kids he has treated over the years—and their equally brave and tenacious parents—he reveals the revolution that is taking place in pediatric medicine.

When he decided to become a pediatric surgeon, the field was in its infancy, struggling for esteem. Now, nearly forty years later, it is at the forefront of exhilarating new discoveries in everything from cancer research to mental health care. But few parents know how to access the best care for their children. Far too many find themselves frustrated and afraid.

Dr. Newman wrote this book to help guide parents—not just of sick kids but of all kids —and to share his knowledge of what children need to thrive. A deeply human story with a spectacular cast of young heroes and heroines, Healing Children will convince you that we still have a lot to learn from our kids.

Incredible!

This book is truly exceptional—every parent should read it. Dr. Newman is a rare visionary whose dedication to advancing pediatric medicine is unmatched. His commitment to improving the lives of children shines through on every page. The world needs more leaders like him, and families everywhere are better for his work. Thank you, Dr. Newman, for your extraordinary contributions to the future of children’s health.

Excellent book about pediatric care and children’s health

An inspiring story written and narrated by an incredible pediatric surgeon, leader and visionary. Thanks to people like Dr Kurt Newman- we can learn from his book how to get inspired and energized to improved the lives of children and give them the best possible fighting chance to have a balanced happy and healthy life. A must read for all who are interested in children’s health.

A remarkable account from the heroic halls of a pioneering children’s hospital

I enjoyed the author’s authentic representation of what it like was to be in his shoes, the reader is privy to Dr. Newman’s emotions, internal struggle as a growing/learning surgeon andI his reactions to his patients and mentors.
I do not know Dr. Newman personally but I am deeply thankful for his honesty, openness to growth and optimism, for his service and for giving voice to these children.