Dr Mari's Writings

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Recapturing Joy in Medicine is making a difference, and I'm so glad! It couldn't be more timely. As always, I am grateful for your loving encouragement during the research, writing, and editing journey. This book is a unique resource for medical students, physicians in training and in practice, med schools, residency programs, hospitals, & more. 
 
Its impact continues to grow in heartwarming ways. A physician leader found it so inspiring and helpful that she made sure every member of her state medical board received a copy, and they're reading it together. Residency programs are giving it to their residents as gifts for graduation. Medical programs are using it to equip and encourage their students, and I'm leading book studies for physicians
 
It's been so touching to see the vision unfold! đź’™
 
I've been pleasantly surprised to have non-medical professionals reach out to me after reading it, noting it not only helps them understand the healthcare crisis better, but it's equipped them in their life and work as well. Love it! Let me know what you think of it and tell your friends! Learn more HERE.

Other Published books

Walking with Jesus in Healthcare (Vol I) is available here. This 120-day journey through the Gospel according to Luke (the physician) will encourage and inspire all who care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of others. I include songs and prayers for the day to inspire worship and help us stay close to God while caring for people. For testimonials, speaking endorsements, and more information, please visit my website


The 3 Ys of Faith: Keys to a fruitful walk with God is available here. This little book is very close to my heart, and I now lead retreats based on the book as well as book studies.


The Ultimate Girls' Body Book: Not-so-silly questions about your body (coauthored; Zondervan) is now available! This fun and informative book will help equip girls (and the adults who love them) during the change-packed years of puberty. I remain extremely grateful for the panel of medical experts and the wonderful mother-daughter teams who helped us write a terrific resource for such a time as this! Follow this link for some of our tips to parents of preteens/teens published at beliefnet.com.

Books in Progress
 
The short answer is, I always have several books in progress, which is too much fun!! Next in line is finishing Volume II of Walking with Jesus in Healthcare. It's been a joy to discover and choose new worship songs and hymns to include in volume II, which is based on The Acts of the Apostles (Dr. Luke's second volume). Yes, Dr. Luke and I are both physicians with two-volume books about Jesus. Pretty cool, isn't it?

Other Publications

To read some of my articles published in peer-reviewed journals and other publications, visit my website 

Since 2001, my writing has been featured regularly in The Journey (published by Bible Reading Fellowship). To subscribe to this quarterly publication of Bible commentary, visit BRF. Some of my contributions include:

* The Radiance of God's Glory: A study of the book of Hebrews, Jan 2014
* Turning Points of the Faith, May 2013 
* Faith in Action: Living a Life of Blessing. A challenging study of the book of James and Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
* Prayer in the Early Church

I also write devotions for Good News Daily yearly. Love spreading good news!

Editorial work/peer review projects (Abridged)

* I am the senior writer and editor for FACTS (a collaborative of the Family Medicine Education Consortium). It is a joy to work with medical students, residents, fellows, and physicians in practice to get their articles ready for publication. Nothing like helping young writers improve and publish their work. Love it!
* Edited award-winning article published in Osteopathic Family Physician Journal (Received outstanding research paper award for 2013 by American Academy of Fertility Care Professionals)
* I am a freelance editor and peer reviewer called upon by health systems, hospital publishing departments, organizations, and individuals to assist with their work. I am also happy to help medical students and residents with their personal statements. You may contact me HERE to discuss your project.
* I have served as copyeditor and translator for Hope Matters.

My contributions to Hope Matters

My column, Dr Mari's Health & Hope Corner, is published at Hope Matters (founded by TIME blogger and author Maryann Makekau). I am also their copyeditor and Spanish translator. These are some of my contributions:

* I wrote the foreword, edited, and translated When Your Teacher Has Cancer.
* I copyedited and translated When Your Mom Has Cancer, When Your Mom's Cancer Doesn't Go Away, and When Your Dad Goes to War
* I copyedited When Your Mom Goes to War and When Your Grandma Forgets: Helping Children Cope with Alzheimer's and Beyond

Other Translations (Abridged)

 I helped edit the Spanish translation Dr. Cummings' 8 Secrets of a Healthy 100. I also translated Nowhere Hair (¿Y el pelo?).

For more on other recent projects and talks, please see Upcoming/Recent Events. As always, thank you for your love, encouragement, and prayers!

Many blessings,

Dr Mari

And he said to me, write; for these words are true and faithful. 
 Revelation 21:5

To read my recent article on physician wellness on KevinMD, follow this link. My new website is faithfulMD.com.

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