Gray Matter: A Neurosurgeon Discovers the Power of Prayer . . . One Patient at a Time
Feb 2011 · Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
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A perfect blend of medical drama and spiritual insight, Gray Matter is a fascinating account of Dr. David Levy’s decision to begin asking his patients if he could pray for them before surgery. Some are thrilled. Some are skeptical. Some are hostile, and some are quite literally transformed by the request.
Each chapter focuses on a specific case, opening with a detailed description of the patient’s diagnosis and the procedure that will need to be performed, followed by the prayer “request.” From there, readers get to look over Dr. Levy’s shoulder as he performs the operation, and then we wait—right alongside Dr. Levy, the patients, and their families—to see the final results.
Dr. Levy’s musings on what successful and unsuccessful surgical results imply about God, faith, and the power of prayer are honest and insightful. As we watch him come to his ultimate conclusion that no matter what the results of the procedure are, “God is good,” we cannot help but be truly moved and inspired.
Each chapter focuses on a specific case, opening with a detailed description of the patient’s diagnosis and the procedure that will need to be performed, followed by the prayer “request.” From there, readers get to look over Dr. Levy’s shoulder as he performs the operation, and then we wait—right alongside Dr. Levy, the patients, and their families—to see the final results.
Dr. Levy’s musings on what successful and unsuccessful surgical results imply about God, faith, and the power of prayer are honest and insightful. As we watch him come to his ultimate conclusion that no matter what the results of the procedure are, “God is good,” we cannot help but be truly moved and inspired.
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4.9
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John Martin
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August 24, 2018
Wonderful, uplifting and extremely well written and compelling book! Dr. Levy was courageous to write such a book, even at the risk of jeopardizing his medical career and position. In person he is inspiring. I heard him speak at a local large church, and he accepted my invite to speak before my son's University Christian medical society forum. He has encouraged my career and writing along the same powerful directions. Thank you David! Dr. John Martin, Huntington Beach CA
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Benjamin Tang
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June 9, 2013
I have only praise for this book. It is both medically and spiritually exciting. I really love his honesty about the thoughts that he has. Prayer is definitely something worth implementing into life as a medical profession.
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Jesse Willett
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August 1, 2017
Dr. Levy shows compassion through a gentle spirit and prayer to his patients. This is a very uplifting book highlighting how simple acts of kindness can transform others lives.
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