by Cheryl Batavia

Review of Earthly Days/The Lightening Bug

Earthly Days https://a.co/51DGEok

The Lightening Bug

thelighteningbug.wordpress.com

The Lightening Bug! What a charming blog title! Both whimsical and inspiring, it is the name of the blog of a brilliant young doctor, Sheereen Fatima. I have followed her on her blog through the grueling, sleep-deprived years on her way to becoming a practicing physician. Shereen shared the beautiful moment of her first experience delivering a baby, and of publishing her first book, Stars and Stethescopes.

Dr. Sheereen Fatima shares a moment with a patient.

Then Sheereen became an oncology resident. What challenging work! It takes a very special person to deal with such serious illness. Sheereen is that special person! She wrote an essay in a competition at her hospital with the theme of “Doctor-Patient Relationship” entitled “Power of Empathy.” Read her prize-winning essay on her blog. It is truly inspiring!

Sheereen says,”I have always believed that empathy and compassion are the core of patient care. However it was an encounter with one patient…” Sheereen has that invaluable “personal touch” that any patient would be hoping for when treated by their doctor.

Sheereen wrote a glowing tribute to each of her colleagues. When presented to them it was enthusiastically received. You can read this warm and lovely poem, “The Oncology Family” on her blog.

Sheereen publishes professional papers and books. Her first case study was published in an international medical journal. “CHEK 2 Gene in Metastatic Prostate Cancer: a cordial check on DNA damage repair pathways.”

Despite Sheereen’s impressive accomplishments and promising medical career, she maintains her delightful sense of humor and her humanity. Best wishes, Sheereen, as you treat your patients and make the world a better place! Wishing you a long life of health, success, and happiness!

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  1. Unknown's avatar

    What a heartfelt and beautiful review of your book Cheryl. So well deserved and equally a lovely shout out to Dear Sheereen who is a gem of a soul. It’s such a treat to see 2 of my favorite people supporting each other in life and their writing. I love her new cover and can’t wait to read it.
    Congratulations to you both!💕💕💕

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