The Lessons Doctor Sarno Taught Me

Reflections, Memoir, and Teachings

By: David Schechter

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Dr. Schechter was Dr. John Sarno's protegee and first medical doctor trainee. Dr. Sarno was Schechter's most important career mentor. Dr. Schechter took an interest in TMS as a medical student, was successfully diagnosed and treated by Dr. Sarno, and did a research study in his office suite beside Dr. Sarno.

With a relationship (student, professional colleague, finally fond friend) that spanned decades, Schechter reflects on Dr. Sarno's teachings in Twelve Chapters and Eighteen Lessons. Readers have noted "intimate and humanizing vignettes", "book captures Sarno's immense contributions", "rare and fascinating glimpses".

This book was written during the 100th year since Dr. Sarno was born and to honor his contributions. It also reflects the complexity of a relationship with a powerful man and innovator in his field. This book is less an idealization or hagiography than it is a reflection on learning from a mentor, dealing with the complexities of that relationship, and concluding in a sweet manner in Dr. Sarno's final years.

This was not written for treatment for pain or TMS or neuroplastic disorders. It was written to memorialize a powerful and important physician, Dr. Sarno. Also to relate the experience as a medical student and later colleague of this man and the lessons, both good and not as good, learned from this long relationship. Read it to understand education, to learn about human relationships, and to have insights into Dr. Sarno, not as treatment for pain.

Memoir

This was at best a one sided memoir of the author’s relationship and his connections with Dr. Sarno. I had to listen on 1.5 speed to get through to the end. Might want to skip this if you are looking for any insights to TMS therapy.

Shelter is all about himself.

Shelter is an egotistical person. His motivations are blatantly selfish. The so-called "information" is absent. I wasted my time listening.