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Those who chuckled over Roger Lee's outspoken autobiography, "The Happy Life of a Happy Doctor," will enjoy this group of essays called "A Doctor Speaks His Mind," by a man who has been an important figure in American medicine, medical education, and practice. Some of the views expressed in this bundle of essays were suggested, and a few were developed in his autobiography. Not only for medical educators and investigators, but for those who are practicing, his discussions of our current and future problems bring the fresh, personal views of a thoughtful physician. They are useful and most welcome, despite the fact that many will disagree with some of them. I was particularly pleased with his essay on hero worship. Many others give a current comment by one who has had much experience with his fellowman.

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