Matters Gray and White

<p>John Ferrier is the pseudonym of a young neurologist who having completed residencies and research fellowships at Oxford Vancouver Denver Cornell and Columbia returned to his home in a medium-sized Rocky Mountain city to take up private practice. Ferrier whose recreations range from architecture to jazz combines a passionate interest in neurological research with the sensitivity and compassion of the best clinicians. For over a year widely acclaimed writer Russell Martin followed him through the days and ways of his practice. The result is a fascinating picture of the brain and its diseases a moving account of human courage and a revealing insight into the practice of modern medicine. <em>Matters Gray and White</em> is science writing at its very best.</p><p> </p><p>A book of fascinating insights into modern medical practices and heartening accounts of individual courage. ... Martin records with uncommon sensitivity and understanding the clinical work and thoughts or a first-rate physician. ... It is excellent.       </p><p><em>New York Times Book Review</em></p><p> </p><p>An honest and moving book that covers a wide swatch and leaves us full of awe.     </p><p><em> Washington Post Book World</em></p><p> </p><p>Compelling ... Martin doesn't merely isolate cases he weaves them together with the skill of a novelist."       </p><p><em>The Denver Post</em></p>