false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175694013m/545936.jpg 545936 12 When Robert Merrick's life is saved at the expense of the life of an eccentric but adored surgeon, the carefree playboy is forced to reevaluate his own path. Merrick embarks on a course of anonymous philanthropy, inspired by reading the doctor's private papers. An engaging and dramatic story of personal redemption and private sacrifice, this spiritual tale has served as an inspiration for both the stage and screen. 533209 book 1932 Magnificent Obsession total:453|5:115|4:186|3:111|2:34|1:7| 453 1727 645 123 5 2 false false Thu Jan 03 09:09:41 -0800 2008 Sun Jan 13 21:28:22 -0800 2008 4 1 false false Wed Mar 25 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Jan 13 08:53:57 -0800 2009 Tue Mar 31 21:50:33 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Fri Feb 20 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Fri Feb 20 09:52:46 -0800 2009 Fri Feb 20 10:03:06 -0800 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Tue Jun 30 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Jun 25 08:11:07 -0700 2009 Tue Jun 30 17:00:59 -0700 2009 I really enjoyed this story of an aimless man who, through circumstances beyond his control, finds himself compelled (if unwillingly) to take on a life of philanthropy and service. It was an interesting viewpoint from which to consider what it means to live a selfless life, and the enlightenm...more...]]> 4 0 false false Tue Mar 03 20:16:30 -0800 2009 Tue Mar 03 20:27:10 -0800 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Wed Apr 15 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 16 09:54:55 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 15 20:03:29 -0700 2009
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