Samuel Shem Reading Order
1 series · 17 books
Samuel Shem, the pseudonym of psychiatrist Stephen Joseph Bergman, was a prominent voice in literary fiction with a focus on the medical profession. He is best known for his critically acclaimed novel, The House of God, which, along with Mount Misery, offers a compelling, albeit fictional, insight into the life of medical trainees. Over his career from 1978 to 2008, he authored 17 books, including both a series and standalone novels.
Standalone Novels Series
17 books
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | At the Heart of the Universe |
| 2 | Buddha's Wife |
| 3 | Il faut qu'on se parle |
| 4 | Man's 4th Best Hospital |
| 5 | Our Hospital |
| 6 | ʻAdin |
| 7 | The House of God 1978 |
| 8 | Napoleon's dinner ; and, Room for one woman 1981 |
| 9 | Fine 1985 |
| 10 | We Have to Talk 1998 |
| 11 | La casa de Dios 1999 |
| 12 | Bill W. and Dr. Bob 2000 |
| 13 | Doctor Fine 2000 |
| 14 | Mount Misery 2000 |
| 15 | Orvilles Heimkehr 2001 |
| 16 | Hora Hore 2002 |
| 17 | The Spirit of the Place 2008 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Samuel Shem written?
- Samuel Shem has written 17 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1978 to 2008.