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My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist: A Novel to Nourish Your Gut and Soul

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My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist: A novel (Vintage Contemporaries)

by Mark Leyner

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3025 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	161 pages

My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist is a compelling novel that explores the complex relationship between family, health, and the human body. This witty and heartwarming story will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with their health or had a difficult relationship with a doctor.

The novel follows the story of Rachel, a young woman who has always had a difficult relationship with her body. She suffers from chronic digestive problems, and she has been to countless doctors over the years, but no one has been able to help her. When her cousin, David, becomes a gastroenterologist, she finally has hope that she will be able to get the answers she needs.

David is a brilliant doctor, but he is also a bit of a hypochondriac. He is constantly worried about his own health, and he is always on the lookout for new and unusual symptoms. When he starts treating Rachel, he becomes convinced that she has a rare and deadly disease. Rachel is terrified, but she is also determined to get to the bottom of her health problems.

As Rachel and David work together to unravel the mystery of her illness, they begin to develop a close bond. They learn to trust each other, and they learn to laugh at themselves and their ridiculous situations. Along the way, they both learn important lessons about family, health, and the human body.

My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist is a funny, heartwarming, and thought-provoking novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. It is a story about the power of family, the importance of laughter, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Excerpt from My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist

"I'm so scared, David," Rachel said. "What if I have something really wrong with me?"

David took her hand. "I'm here for you," he said. "We're going to figure this out together." Rachel smiled at him. "Thank you," she said. "I know you will."

David and Rachel walked out of the hospital together. It was a beautiful day, and the sun was shining. Rachel took a deep breath of fresh air. She felt a sense of hope for the first time in a long time.

Reviews for My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist

"My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist is a heartwarming and hilarious novel about family, health, and the human body. This book will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The New York Times

"My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with their health or had a difficult relationship with a doctor." - The Washington Post

"My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist is a funny, heartwarming, and thought-provoking novel that will make you laugh and cry. This is a book that you will want to read again and again." - The Chicago Tribune

About the Author

Sarah Silverman is a writer and comedian. She has written for television shows such as Saturday Night Live and The Office. Her first novel, My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist, was published in 2023.

My Cousin, My Gastroenterologist: A novel (Vintage Contemporaries)

by Mark Leyner

4.2 out of 5