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SEARCHING FOR SOUL

A Brain Surgeon’s Exploration of Near-Death Experiences and Afterlife

For centuries, human beings have wondered whether something within us survives death. Drawing on more than three decades as a neurosurgeon, Vivekanand Palavali, MD, examines near-death experiences, the history of the soul, religious beliefs about the afterlife, and what modern neuroscience reveals about consciousness and the brain.

A MINDFUL LIFE

A Brain Surgeon’s Personal Experiences and Philosophical Reflections on Living Life Fully

Drawing on decades of experience as a neurosurgeon and a lifetime of reflection, Vivekanand Palavali, MD, explores the experiences, relationships, choices, and ideas that give life meaning. A Mindful Life offers personal stories and philosophical reflections on living with greater awareness, purpose, gratitude, and fulfillment.

BITTER PILL: AMERICA AND HEALTHCARE IN AMERICA

A Surgeons's Dissection of America's Healthcare System

America spends more on healthcare than any other nation, yet millions struggle with rising costs, limited access, and an increasingly complex system. Drawing on decades of experience as a practicing physician, Vivekanand Palavali, MD, examines the strengths and failures of American healthcare and explores how the system might better serve patients, physicians, and society.