A Surgeon’s Reflection: The Real ABCs to Success and Happiness

In his memoir, The Real ABCs: A Surgeon’s Analysis and a Father’s Legacy, Second Edition, Dr. Robert H. Osher, a pioneering cataract surgeon, shares the secrets to his 40-year career success and personal happiness, which he attributes to the pursuit of achievement, balance, and contentment (the real ABCs).

Dr. Osher’s remarkable journey began when he was diagnosed with kidney cancer at age 53. Faced with his own mortality, he resolved to write his legacy for his family, friends, and colleagues. In this heartfelt book, Dr. Osher reflects on his accomplishments in ophthalmology, including the founding of the Cincinnati Eye Institute, the Cataract Surgery: Telling It Like It Is meeting, the Video Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the introduction of groundbreaking techniques in cataract surgery.

Lessons Learned: Hard Work, Enthusiasm, and Balance

Throughout his story, Dr. Osher emphasizes the importance of hard work and enthusiasm, while also acknowledging the inevitability of adversity and setbacks. He credits his cherished teachers, mentors, friends, and family for their influence on his achievements. Dr. Osher also stresses the significance of seeking balance in life, whether through nature, adventure, service, or adherence to one’s principles.

The Real ABCs: A Surgeon’s Analysis and a Father’s Legacy, Second Edition is a deeply personal story filled with universal life lessons. Dr. Osher’s inspiring tale shows that approaching one’s career and personal life with passion and perseverance can help anyone attain a feeling of contentment and success.

Published by SLACK Incorporated on January 28, 2020, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to find success and happiness in their personal and professional lives.

Book Details:

• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781630917890 (Hardcover)
• ISBN: 9781630917906 (eBook)