Brain and Heart

“This book takes you into the operating room to see some of humanity’s most important and most difficult work up close. In the tradition of Atul Gawande and Paul Farmer, it’s about much more than healthcare—it’s a mirror on the human condition and a map toward more caring connections. It will leave you with a deeper sense of compassion and a renewed sense of hope.” * Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential *“Filled with joy and heartbreak, David Sandberg’s memoir proves why he is one of the great physician-storytellers. Brain and Heart astutely reveals the connection between our two most complex organs—the twin pillars of our humanity.  Told with warmth and humility, Sandberg’s passion for his wonderous work, his unforgettable patients, and their courageous families, shines through on every page.” – Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of The Lightning Rod

David I. Sandberg, M.D., FACS, FAAP, is a fellowship-trained pediatric neurosurgeon who is the director of pediatric neurosurgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He has a special clinical and research interest in pediatric brain tumors, and specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic approaches to brain tumors, hydrocephalus and arachnoid cysts, as well as surgical management of arteriovenous malformations of the brain, congenital spinal anomalies, spasticity and craniofacial anomalies. The recipient of numerous research grants, he has pioneered novel treatment approaches for pediatric brain tumors, and he is principal investigator of several clinical trials. A graduate of Harvard University, Dr. Sandberg received his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Arianna Huffington is the founder and CEO of Thrive Global, the founder of The Huffington Post, and the author of 15 books, including Thrive and The Sleep Revolution. She has been named to Time Magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list.