God's Hotel
God's Hotel
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
432
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
San Francisco, California • 2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
God’s Hotel by Dr. Victoria Sweet recounts her experiences working at Laguna Honda Hospital in San Francisco, a historic hospital known for its personalized and compassionate care of the neediest patients. Dr. Sweet explores the concept of "Slow Medicine," advocating for time, empathy, and human connection in treating patients, often contrasting modern medical efficiency with more traditional, holistic approaches. Topics related to substance use, abuse, and terminal illness appear.
Informative
Contemplative
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Serene
Reviews & Readership
6,929 ratings
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Review Roundup
Victoria Sweet's God's Hotel receives acclaim for its poignant and insightful memoir style, blending personal narrative with medical history to illustrate the compassionate care in a laguna Honda Hospital. Critics praise Sweet's heartfelt storytelling and depth of medical knowledge. However, some note that the pacing can be slow and detailed medical descriptions may not appeal to all readers.
Who Should Read God's Hotel?
Readers who appreciate God's Hotel by Victoria Sweet typically enjoy narrative medicine and historical insights into healthcare. Fans of Oliver Sacks' The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Atul Gawande's Being Mortal will find Sweet's blend of personal memoir, medical history, and philosophical reflection compelling.
6,929 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
432
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
San Francisco, California • 2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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