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White Coat Wisdom has won three national awards thus far in 2009

1. Winner: Eric Hoffer Book Award, Health

"White Coat Wisdom endured rigorous judging and surpassed dozens of titles within its cataegory. Each winner was determined to be unique, worthy and well produced in all aspects of writing and publishing."

2. Finalist, Montaigne Medal

Awarded "to the most thought-provoking title(s). These are books that either illuminate, progress, or redirect thought." 

3. Finalist, Indie Book Awards

"...to recognize and honor the most exceptional independently published books in 60 different categories..."

4. White Coat Wisdom podcast honored for "innovative use of technology"
--Public Relations Society of America, 2008. See award.

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 "Doctors' lives are always interesting, especially when the reader is allowed behind the curtain. White Coat Wisdom is a good read for anyone, but of curse, of special interest to the growing number involved in health and medicine."
C. Everett Koop, MD, US Surgeon General, 1981-1989

MAYO CLINIC GIVES WHITE COAT WISDOM
"FIVE STAR" REVIEW! 
"The book is clear, concise and well-written."

White Coat Wisdom, Stephen J. Busalacchi, Apollo's Voice - Busalacchi has compiled oral histories from a wide variety of Wisconsin physicians. The author tells us in his introduction that he is an admirer of the work of Studs Terkel. Even had he not so informed us, isn't it the case that all works of this kind are compared to that of the late Studs, and most found wanting? Busalacchi makes a solid, workmanlike effort to walk in the steps of his role model, and he succeeds more often than not. He has mastered the ability to allow his subjects the floor, and the practice of medicine from the view of the dear and glorious physician is expressed with all the triumphs and tragedies that are part of that world.
--U.S. Review of Books

"Written by a seasoned medical journalist, [White Coat Wisdom] shares the insightful stories of 36 Wisconsin physicians from diverse backgrounds and specialites."
LocumLife, April 2009

 
5.0 out of 5 stars Packed cover to cover with what it's title promotes, May 6, 2008
By  Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
Anyone who wishes to legally call themselves a health care professional must spend years upon years in medical school and college - certainly these people pick up information the general public never hears about. "White Coat Wisdom" is a through and complete compilation of these little tidbits of advice and knowledge to help you maintain peak physical health - and tips on maintaining peak psychological help as well, covering both tips on disease prevention and achieving greater satisfaction in life. "White Coat Wisdom" is packed cover to cover with what it's title promotes, and is highly recommended for those reasons.

"Medicine and health care have been undergoing exponential changes that affect patients, providers, and those who finance this immense undertaking.  White Coat Wisdom is an easy read that offers insights into the many influences on care from those within the profession. It is just plain enjoyable reading. And for those who might be considering entering the profession of medicine, it certainly reassures that doctors are as varied as our patients!  A good read."  
--Nancy W. Dickey, MD
AMA President, 1998-99
President, Texas A&M Health Science Center 

"I work primarily with first and second year medical  students, and with your permission, I would like to read from it at a  lecture later this semester."
--Laura Zakowski, MD
UW School of Medicine & Public Health, April, 2008

"It is Busalacchi's interview style and the open and honest answers that give the book an air of integrity and intimacy making it a worthwhile read."
--Aaron Holbrook
Beaver Dam Daily Citizen, 3/15/08

"I finished your book a couple of weeks back and really loved it. I'm loaning it to a student in our department (agriculture journalism) who is interested in becoming a doctor. Perfect reading for him! Nice job! "
--Larry Meiller
Wisconsin Public Radio, Madison

"Inspiring...What treasure this state has in its medical professionals."
--William Wineke
Wisconsin State Journal, Book Review, March 9, 2008
  
    

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White Coat Wisdom won three national honors in 2009. Judges from the 2009 Benjamin Franklin Awards rated the oral history highly, although the title did not win that competition. In an unusual move, they did provide a critique. On a ten point scale, with 10 being "excellent," here are the average judges' ratings in five key areas:

(9.5) Overall reaction: "...initial reaction to the quality of the writing, the information, and the tone..."

(9)    Organization: "Is the text well organized and does it flow easily..."

(9)    Interior graphics: "Illustrative material well designed and understandable."

(9.5) Interest: "Is the subject presented in an interesting, knowledgeable, and complete way?"

(9)    Writing: "How well does the text follow generally accepted principles of good writing"

Specific judges' remarks:

"Great stories. A new look into the mind of doctors."

"All med students should read (White Coat Wisdom). (It) puts a human face on doctors; the drawings definitely enhance this book. The almost 600 pages...reveal great effort on the author's part."
  
    

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“Riveting—White Coat Wisdom delivers authentic answers from seasoned physicians. Read it!”

Ira Martin Grais, MD, FACC, FACP
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine
Department of Medicine\Division of Cardiology
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois

"...it's an amazing book. Anyone who is looking into being a doctor should read it. It contains many stories of different doctors. It's really interesting :o) "

-Desiree

"Whereas I normally shy away from “popular medicine,” I really found your book to be a worthwhile read.  What a diverse range of perspectives on the profession!  From the chiropractor-turned-physician to the JD/MD, I really enjoyed seeing the world from the eyes of so many talented people, and learning from the insights they’ve made along the way."

Neurologist, Madison, WI

"I curled up with White Coat Wisdom, and read it cover to cover. I was not able to put it down."
--Dennis Costakos, MD
La Crosse, WI 

Petie Rudy, WTDY Radio, (40 second mp3)

Carol Koby, WTUX Radio (45 seconds, mp3)

“Any bright students entering the field or who are undecided about their future should read White Coat Wisdom.”
--Dr. A.J. Herlitzka
Mason City, Iowa

White Coat Wisdom is about more than pills and prognosis.  Each chapter is a real life guide for how doctors and patients can establish the practice of medicine as a safe place with a common purpose…. healing, empathy and understanding. 
--Larry Pasha, Madison

“I’ll bet that I am the only guy you know who gave your book as a Valentine gift to his wife. Sue absolutely loves it. She knows some of the docs in it, and is reading it voraciously every night.”
--Scott Orme, PhD

“This morning I finished your book.  Thank you for writing it. Leaving behind all these interesting people is done with mixed emotions. It’s somewhat like moving to a new community, leaving behind old friends, while looking forward to the next book (in this case) or the also enjoyable folks in the new neighborhood.  As I read the book, it gave me time to reflect on many little medical and doctor anecdotes in my own life.”
--Ed Fink
Madison

“It's an excellent book. I love the tone and way you organized it.”
-Drew Kasel
Madison

“What a wonderful book! Thank you so much for your beautiful tribute to my amazing husband.  And thank you for donating proceeds to the Medical Society in his memory!  He would have been so honored, as am I.”       
 --Jan Viste
Oshkosh

Blog praise, April 2008
  
    

 
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