One forgotten; two finished

The forgotten book:

A Separate Peace, by John Knowles. Haunting. One moment of jealousy that can affect one the rest ofhis life. The will to live--or not--is force not measurable by the experts. (Read)

The finished books:

Better by Atul Gwande. Very good. A different perspective on the medical system, what's good and what's unbelievable in this world and in this country. Some things--like the Apgar score--so simple but yet something that made such a difference. The chapter on the bell curve, and the fact that most hospitals are just average, was eye-opening. I liked the tips at the end for being better:

1) Ask an unscripted question, to personalize the patient.
2) Don't complain.
3) Count something.
4) Write something for some audience.
5) Seek change; be an early adopter.

Very good book to read.

The Life of Pi, by Yann Martel. I finished listening to the book. What a book that ultimately forces one to consider human nature, and the human coping mechanism. A fantastic story that questions the true nature of humans in stressful situations. We're used to cute animals with humanistic characteristics. Human characters that act more like animals--well that's another story. Good book.