Larry Dossey, M.D.: Medicine, Meaning And Prayer

These are exciting times in science and medicine, and Larry Dossey is a physician at the forefront of new developments on the interface of body and "soul." Prayer, it seems, is holding its own in laboratory research despite the scientific assumptions it challenges. Dossey presents and evaluates the evidence, and explores its implications for both medical practice and individual healing. He goes even further, to an awareness of the deeper meaning of prayer and soul. Warning against "confusing God with vitamins" (seeing prayer as a tool for narrow practical ends), he reminds us of the larger context implied by the existence of soul, and the effectiveness not only of prayer but of non-attachment to results. A revealing and stimulating discussion for anyone with or without religious beliefs or skepticism.

Dossey is the author of several books including Meaning and Medicine (Bantam 1991) and Healing Words (HarperSanFrancisco 1993).

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