Welcome to Shook By A Book, a 5 part series where we talk to big time American thinkers about transformative reading experiences.  We're kicking off the set with a conversation with the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy.  Early in his med school days, a friend tipped him off to a book she found life-changing: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and Vivek dove in head first.  Join us to find out how The Alchemist helped him move on after a devastating family experience and find his footing in a career he has loved.Also mentioned in this episode is the book: Conversations with God.  Special thanks to the Teagle Foundation for their generous support of our Shook By A Book series.

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