Wordfest presents Dr. Brian Goldman

A veteran emergency room physician and host of the award-winning CBC Radio show White Coat, Black Art, Dr. Brian Goldman always believed that caring came naturally to physicians. But time, stress, errors, and heavy expectations left him wondering if he might not be the same caring doctor he thought he was at the beginning of his career. He wondered what kindness truly looks like — in himself and in others. His latest book, The Power of Kindness, searches out some of the most empathic people alive, to hear their stories and learn their secrets. This event includes an on-stage interview and audience Q&A, followed by a book signing.