Evolution Of A Psychiatrist: Against the Odds by Kenneth J Headen MD Sales Rank: 2017741 List Price: $14.99 $14.99 At Amazon on 11-29-2008.

Paperback: 258 pages Publisher: BookSurge Publishing December 21, 2004 Language: English ISBN-10: 1594575223 ISBN-13: 978-1594575228 Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces Product Description A colored boy grows up during the 1960s in rural North Carolina trying to fit in. Uniquely equipped to survive, he learns to tap into physical abilities, his spirit, and his intellect, to overcome adversities, while eventually pursuing his calling in the mental health arena. He learns that through God, all things are possible. Even with an undiagnosed handicap, he uses the energy of the monster within to motivate his navigation through a society laced with prejudices and racism. Ken often finds himself in a position where he feels as though he represents an entire race of people. From his perspective, failure represents letting down those who gave their lives to allow him the opportunities he has. In his pre 30's mind the situation becomes do or die. He has learned early that there is no substitute for perseverance and understanding what makes people tic in order to meet desired goals in life. He also discovers that fear is ever-present, but gaining control of fear can be be a ticket to salvation. The book shows a perspective of medical school from the student who is not at the head of the class. It also shows that being a genius is not a requirement to competently practice medicine. Sometimes character and heart are more important than academic excellence alone. The book illustrates that hard work does pay off, and that one should never allow others to deter them from their dreams. http://journals.aol.com/kheadenmd/Thoughtsfromtheheadoc Blog Site About The Author This is the non-fictional debut for the author. Born in rural North Carolina and growing up during the sixties was the perfect setting to begin molding a future African-American Psychiatrist. Few ever suspected such an achievement would become reality. In Heaven,God had already placed in the individual minds and hearts of those Ken would encounter along the journey, the means to inspire him to maintain the course to his life's calling. *The one thing God could not give him was the belief in himself that he possessed great potential and capabilities. This would be learned along the way through mistakes and recoveries, and eventually lead to the appropriate choices to learn the necessary lessons of life. For Ken, these lessons were found in some unorthodox places. To name a few: animal friends, the ballfield, the "Ham House", and the "Juke Joint". These lessons are not taught in any classroom, but carry universal truths of taming the negative emotions of excessive fear, anger, and sadness, which are much of the foundation of human personality. *Geographically, the journey began in Chatham County during the days of corporal punishent and segregation. Ironically, the road to College at Winston-Salem State University led to a return to an overwhelmingly black student body, with its many advantages and disadvantages. Most importantly, it provided the opportunity to shed limitations, develop vision, and to see race as a conquerable obstacle. *Four years in the integrated workforce as a Medical Technologist set the stage for entry into the professional world. Shielded from fear by his own narcissism and ignorance, the real transformation began in late 1986 at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Ken's life ultimately developed upward momentum as much of the negative weight was traumatically filtered from his personality forever. *A glimpse of the future began during a third year student clerkship in Psychiatry at Dorothea Dix State Mental Institution. Customer Reviews & Comments This book was extremely well written in that it allowed the reader to become a part of the story. It was genuine in its plot and subject matter, effectively illustrating transformation of its subject from a fearful child to a creative and determined to succeed young man. The author did a phenomenal job illustrating even the most subtle character traits in a manner that the reader could laugh with the main character and not so much at him. Perseverance and chameleon-like adaptability seemed to always triumph at times when suspense or saddening events peaked. The book remained true to its ethnic roots yet the main character can be idenified with by any race or age group. This story did a great service in the name of race relations and bringing more clarity to the real issues that remained relevent in the post civil rights era for aspiring young blacks. The human side of the doctor is revealed in this story in a way that is rarely seen in contemporary literature. There was a succinct yet accurate and understandable introduction to how a psychiatrist really operates, contrary to popular myth. This book should be required reading for all medical students and mental healthcare professionals. It is also quite appropriate for the inquisitive lay person. I thorougly enjoyed every page, and highly recommend the book as a must read. Evolution Of A Psychiatrist: Against the Odds Available from Amazon Price: $14.99 Updated on 11-29-2008.

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