of Paint and Pancakes
(By Marc Arginteanu)
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“It’s an extraordinary conundrum that Arginteanu delicately portrays … Philosophically rich … Arginteanu brings to life a moving story that tackles profound questions. It’s an engrossing tale that’s intellectually provocative and emotionally affecting.”
--Kirkus Reviews
“A complex tapestry of lives intersecting in the wake of tragedy and ambition… a profound meditation on the essence of what truly matters in life… Jane's journey culminates in a poignant decision, reflecting the novel's exploration of sacrifice, love, and the paths we choose. Each character is portrayed with striking realism… showcasing Arginteanu's insightful writing and adding depth and authenticity to the narrative… reflects life's unpredictable journey and the unexpected ways people can become integral to our stories… This thoughtfully crafted tale resonates with truth and emotion, a testament to the intricate and often surprising nature of human connections.”
--Literary Titan
“A found family faces a bevy of moral and interpersonal dilemmas in the thoughtful novel of Paint and Pancakes. [The characters’] differing approaches to the world … illuminate the far-reaching, communal effects of brain injury and disease. This sense of a widespread connection and dysfunction that is undergirded by medical trauma … leads to [the characters’] coalescing into one big found family unit for support.”
--Foreword Clarion Reviews.
Mike Silvers, a busy neurosurgeon with more than his share of clinical triumphs, is haunted by those patients he couldn’t cure.
Erin Gustino, the youngest daughter of a wealthy and influential family, suffers an awful brain injury. Mike saves her life. But healing from her physical wound is a walk in the park compared to recovering from her psychological trauma. Erin’s desperate parents turn to Jane, the child’s favorite teacher, for help.
Jane McCorvey, twenty-something and full of life, takes Erin under her wing. She’d been told that she’d never have kids of her own. Jane's world comes crashing down, when, after a seizure, Mike diagnoses her with brain cancer. At the same time, she discovers she is three months pregnant. Mike insists her best chance for long-term survival is to terminate the pregnancy.
In addition to being an author, Dr. Arginteanu is a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Mount Sinai in New York City and an Adjunct Professor of Psychology (Neuroscience) at Florida International University
of Paint and Pancakes
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