Cassella, a practicing anesthesiologist in seattle, writes what she knows in her debut, a breathless exploration of the career and midlifecrisis of seattlebased anesthesiologist dr. April 12, 2020 oxygen by carol cassella april 12, 2020 steve donoghue steve donoghue. Marie heaton takes great pride and pleasure in guiding her patients into the land of nod so they can have their gallbladder out, their knee replaced or their baby delivered without pain and often even without awareness. Powered by cassellas 25 years in the medical field, this nicely wrought debut follows the travails of an experienced seattle anesthesiologist. Carol cassella, a freelance medical writer and a practicing anesthesiologist, grounds her haunting debut novel oxygen in the lifeordeath scenarios of the modern medical field. Oxygen book by carol cassella official publisher page. A childs inexplicable death on the operating table causes an implosion in the life of the anesthesiologist in charge. For more on medical ethics, visit the american medical associations principles of medical ethics page. She currently practices anesthesia in seattle and is a freelance medical writer specializing in global.
Within the intersecting circles of thriller, medical drama and popular fiction, carol cassellas confident debut emerges in vivid, threedimensional relief. Oxygen by carol cassella book cover, description, publication history. Carol lives on bainbridge island, washington, with her husband and two. Her books, which also include oxygen and healer, have been published in multiple foreign languages and highlighted as top choices by library journal, harpers bazaar, people magazine. The entire complex human machine pivots on the pinnacle of oxygen. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Anesthesiologist carol cassella is obviously at home in the medical world that houses her vibrant debut, oxygen. With her firsthand knowledge of the field of anesthesiology, cassella creates an original and compelling plot. Marie heaton, an assured anesthesiologist at the top of her game, is forced to face the personal and professional fallout from an operating room disaster. Read oxygen a novel by carol cassella available from rakuten kobo. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Oxygen has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Oxygen book by carol cassella 4 available editions half.
She majored in english literature at duke university and graduated from baylor college of medicine in 1986. Carol lives on bainbridge island, washington, with her husband and two sets. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. In her debut novel, carol cassella has crafted a rich, layered tale. I got the book at the library and then wanted a copy for myself. Jun 01, 2015 oxygen, the debut novel from carol cassella takes the reader into the operating room and the heart and mind of anesthesiologist, dr. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Marie heaton is an anesthesiologist at the height of her profession. Now in paperback, carol cassellas riveting national bestseller that seamlessly melds compelling womens fiction and medical drama to create an involving debut. Oxygen ebook by carol cassella official publisher page.
Carol cassella was born as carol elise wiley in dallas, texas. The protagonist of carol cassellas oxygen is thirtyseven year old anesthesiologist dr. The story follows marie through the aftermath relationship changes, law suits, love, you name it, the book has it. Within the intersecting circles of thriller, medical drama and popular fiction, carol cassella s confident debut emerges in vivid, threedimensional relief. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u.
She majored in english literature at duke university and attended baylor college of medicine. Oxygen, the debut novel from carol cassella takes the reader into the operating room and the heart and mind of anesthesiologist, dr. With the compassion of jodi picoult and the medical realism of atul gawande, reallife anesthesiologist carol cassella s riveting national bestseller seamlessly melds compelling womens fiction and medical drama to create an involving debut thats just what the doctor ordered people. Marie heaton is an anesthesiologist at the height of her. Carol cassella, md, is a practicing anesthesiologist, novelist, and speaker. Oxygen by carol cassella book club discussion questions. She is the youngest of three daughters to katherine and ray wiley, and graduated from highland park high school in dallas, texas in 1975.
Oxygen by carol cassella overview with the compassion of jodi picoult and the medical realism of atul gawande, reallife anesthesiologist carol cassellas riveting national bestseller seamlessly melds compelling womens fiction and medical drama to create an involving debut thats just what the doctor ordered people. This is the story of a compassionate, caring doctor, that put her personal life on hold to pursue a career. Oxygen by carol cassella 2009, paperback for sale online ebay. Oxygen by carol cassella overview with the compassion of jodi picoult and the medical realism of atul gawande, reallife anesthesiologist carol cassella s riveting national bestseller seamlessly melds compelling womens fiction and medical drama to create an involving debut thats just what the doctor ordered people. With the compassion of jodi picoult and the medical realism of atul gawande, reallife anesthesiologist carol cassellas riveting national bestseller seamlessly melds compelling womens fiction and medical drama to create an involving debut thats just what the doctor ordered people. Oxygen with the compassion of jodi picoult and the medical realism of atul gawande, reallife anesthesiologist carol cassellas riveting national bestseller seamlessly melds compelling womens fiction and medical drama to create an involving debut thats just what the doctor ordered people. Oxygen ebook by carol cassella 9781416564874 rakuten kobo. Jonathan evison, new york times bestselling author of west of here. Oxygen is carol cassellas first novel, and it has enjoyed enthusiastic commercial and critical attention.
And not just because the story was gripping and the writing superb. It was the best book ive read since water for elephants. Carol cassella books list of books by author carol cassella. After introducing herself to her patients and reassuring them that they are in good hands, she administers drugs that bring about a temporary loss of sensation, an absence of pain during. Suffice to say, i was very excited to read a medically inspired book that was a work of fiction by an actual doctor. Like her protagonist, carol cassella has the heart of a poet and the mind of a physician. Carol married stephen rowan cassella in 1991 and now lives on bainbridge island, washington. Marie finds herself on the losing end of dollarsandcents medicine in a malpractice suit, questioning herself, her skills, her colleagues, and her life choices. Oxygen by carol cassella meet your next favorite book. She currently practices anesthesia in seattle and is a freelance medical writer specializing in global public health advocacy for the developing world. Marie heaton, a dedicated and conscientious physician. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading oxygen.
Carol lives on bainbridge island, washington, with her husband and two sets of twins. Now in paperback, carol cassella s riveting national bestseller that seamlessly melds compelling womens fiction and medical drama to create an involving debut. This medical mystery is told with lyric grace and deep compassion. This story brought into relief a growing fear of mine. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
Oxygen is a medical novel based around the branch of anaesthesia, putting people to sleep before operations and giving epidurals etc. A novel by carol cassella and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Oxygen by carol cassella 2009, paperback for sale online. Her medically based novels her hit 2008 debut, oxygen and the 2010 followup, healer. See all books authored by carol cassella, including oxygen, and healer, and more on thriftbooks. Marie heaton takes great pride and pleasure in guiding her patients into the land of nod so they can have their. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered by real teachers. Carol cassella is an anesthesiologist herself who did her undergraduate degree in english literature at duke. Oxygen by carol cassella booksamillion online book store.
Gemini book by carol cassella official publisher page. Cassellas tale of an anesthesiologist who is forced to reevaluate her life while. With the compassion of jodi picoult and the medical realism of atul gawande, reallife anesthesiologist carol cassellas. Oct 15, 2009 carol cassella, md, is a practicing anesthesiologist, novelist, and speaker. Oxygen book by carol cassella 4 available editions. Jul 01, 2008 carol cassella, md, is a practicing anesthesiologist, novelist, and speaker.
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