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“The Masks We Wear: A Doctor’s Story” is a profound memoir that traces the author’s compelling journey as a cardiologist grappling with personal health challenges, set against the backdrop of his father’s sudden cardiac death. This narrative weaves together themes of self-discovery and identity, offering a unique lens through which the author, serving both as a physician and a patient, confronts adversity.

The story provides a deep dive into the complexities of balancing a high-pressure medical career while managing personal struggles, all while coping with the aftermath of a personal family tragedy. It illustrates the author’s struggle to maintain professional composure and personal stability, revealing how vulnerability and authenticity can lead to profound self-awareness and meaningful connections with others. Through this journey, the memoir underscores the power of resilience and the importance of shedding one’s masks to uncover true identity in the face of life’s unpredictability, including the challenges of navigating personal health issues as a physician who is also a patient.