Free Dancing: Random Stories from an Accidental Life

A leading physician and academic researcher reflects on the unpredictability of life, including a brief stint collecting blood samples from freshly slaughtered cattle in a Nashville abattoir. This tragic sense has fueled his avocation of writing fiction, including several published novels.

Format: Hardback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2022
Publisher: Secant Publishing LLC

A renowned physician and esteemed academic researcher delves into the enigmatic nature of life, reminiscing about a collection of memories akin to pages torn from a scrapbook. His journey through medical school at Vanderbilt unfolded a series of transformative experiences. One such encounter involved a brief stint collecting blood samples from freshly slaughtered cattle in a Nashville abattoir, where he found himself covered in blood and grappling with the profound proximity of death. Throughout his illustrious career, the profound duality and interconnectedness of life and death continued to haunt him, serving as a poignant backdrop for savoring the joys of good times and embarking on exotic adventures whenever they presented themselves. This tragic perspective also fueled Dr. Brigham's passion for writing fiction, resulting in several published novels that intricately weave narratives around university hospitals, encompassing elements of mystery, ambition, and suspense. As he embarks on the next chapter of his life, now retired, Dr. Brigham reflects fondly on a life that led him to attain a series of academic milestones. These include prestigious appointments at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, the CDC in Atlanta, the University of California, San Francisco, a return to Vanderbilt in Nashville, and ultimately, a tenure at Atlanta's esteemed Emory University. Each step in his journey has shaped his perspective and contributed to his remarkable intellectual and professional accomplishments.

Dimension: 234 x 158 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781735995717