{"product_id":"my-own-country","title":"my own country","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAbraham Verghese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penguin Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not Available\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 431\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 x 13 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used – Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book is in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Own Country\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful and deeply moving memoir by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAbraham Verghese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, an infectious disease specialist whose experiences during the early years of the AIDS epidemic transformed both his medical practice and his understanding of humanity. Set in Johnson City, Tennessee, the book recounts Verghese's work caring for patients affected by HIV\/AIDS at a time when fear, stigma, and misunderstanding surrounded the disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a series of personal stories and clinical experiences, Verghese introduces readers to the individuals and families whose lives were profoundly impacted by the epidemic. His compassionate approach highlights not only the medical challenges faced by patients but also the emotional, social, and psychological struggles they endured in communities often unprepared to confront the crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with sensitivity and remarkable honesty, the memoir explores themes of empathy, prejudice, loss, resilience, and the doctor-patient relationship. Verghese reflects on how his interactions with patients changed him as a physician and as a person, emphasizing the importance of compassion in the practice of medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its medical significance, \u003cem\u003eMy Own Country\u003c\/em\u003e serves as an important historical record of a pivotal period in public health. The book captures the uncertainty and urgency of the AIDS crisis while honoring the courage of those who faced it with dignity and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn essential read for healthcare professionals, medical students, historians, and readers interested in memoirs and social history, \u003cem\u003eMy Own Country\u003c\/em\u003e offers a compelling and unforgettable account of medicine, humanity, and the power of compassionate care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67006989500720,"sku":"BestBookCentre__G10118","price":295.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BestBook-2026-06-18T125605.958.png?v=1781767591","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/my-own-country","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}