"The Tennis Partner" is a memoir written by Abraham Verghese, first published in 1998. The book recounts Verghese's friendship with David Smith, a medical resident and former tennis pro who is struggling with addiction to prescription drugs. Verghese, a physician himself, becomes Smith's tennis partner and confidant, and the two men develop a deep and complex bond as they navigate the challenges of addiction, recovery, and the pressures of their medical careers. As the story unfolds, Verghese explores his own feelings of guilt and responsibility as a physician, and reflects on the broader issues of addiction, mortality, and the human condition. The memoir is known for its vivid and honest portrayal of the complexities of friendship, addiction, and healing, and for its insights into the practice of medicine and the human experience of illness. "The Tennis Partner" is a moving and thought-provoking memoir that offers a powerful meditation on the role of empathy and compassion in healing.
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