The Face Laughs While the Brain Cries..., Stephen L. Hauser M.D.
The Face Laughs While the Brain Cries..., Stephen L. Hauser M.D.
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The Face Laughs While the Brain Cries
The Education of a Doctor

Author: Stephen L. Hauser M.D.

Narrator: Stephen L. Hauser M.D.

Unabridged: 9 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: G&D Media

Published: 06/13/2023


Synopsis

A doctor’s powerful and deeply human memoir about the mysteries of the brain and his 40-year quest to find a treatment for multiple sclerosis.

Stephen L. Hauser is an acclaimed physician and neuroimmunologist who has spent his career performing cutting-edge research on multiple sclerosis (MS), a devastating brain disease that affects millions of people worldwide. His work has revolutionized our understanding of the genetics, immunology and treatment of MS, and led to the development of B cell therapies―the most effective therapy for all forms of MS and the only therapy currently in place for progressive MS patients.

The Face Laughs While The Brain Cries is a riveting memoir that follows Dr. Hauser from his unorthodox upbringing among the colorful cast of characters responsible for his development into a tenacious and innovative researcher, to the life-changing medical breakthroughs he has made against extremely long odds. Along the way, readers will learn the incredible stories of many of his patients, whose bravery, strength, and optimism in the face of a debilitating illness were instrumental to the progress that has been made in the fight against MS. This heartwarming book, written in accessible prose and related with equal measures of humor, empathy, and excitement, is sure to inspire.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Literary on May 24, 2023

As a former medical writer, I snap up healthcare memoirs as soon as I learn of them, and I'm so glad I did with THE FACE LAUGHS WHILE THE BRAIN CRIES. It is a brilliant, poignant, inspiring, and informative look at the education and career of Stephen L. Hauser, M.D. -- one of the world leaders in mu......more

Goodreads review by Darcia on May 23, 2023

What drives a person to pursue a specific career path? The Face Laughs While the Brain Cries is a memoir showing us how life circumstances led a young man to become a neuroimmunologist hyper-focused on figuring out the causes of and treatments for MS. The writing style is conversational and easy to fo......more

Goodreads review by Sue Em on August 31, 2023

Exceptional memoir. The "coming of age story of a doctor" tagline I have seen is the perfect description of this book. All of the life events internalized into making a brilliant, but most importantly, empathetic and compassionate doctor. Written in a clear and engaging style, even the science based......more

Goodreads review by Marne - Reader By the Water on July 08, 2024

Dr. Hauser’s book is part memoir about his childhood, education, and early years as a young doctor and part non-fiction education about a wildly mysterious and often misunderstood illness. He delivers his story with humor and a quiet, humble nature that we all crave in our medical professionals. As r......more

Goodreads review by Courtney on January 23, 2024

3.5 stars! A fascinating read on the history and progress of treatments for Multiple Sclerosis. As someone with MS, I am so grateful that people like Dr. Hauser exists.......more