Background
Dosa, David Michael was born on March 2, 1972 in Manchester, England. Son of Stefan and Noemi Dosa.
(An otherwise ordinary cat he'd sooner give you his back t...)
An otherwise ordinary cat he'd sooner give you his back than curl up on your lap Oscar has the uncanny ability to predict when people are about to die. Adopted by staff members at Steere House nursing home when he was a kitten, the three-year-old tabby has presided over the deaths of more than twenty-five nursing home residents thus far. His mere presence at the bedside is viewed by physicians and nursing-home staff as an almost absolute indicator of impending death, considered a blessing because it allows staff members to notify families that the end is near and because he provides companionship to those who would otherwise have died alone. Heartfelt, inspiring, and sometimes even funny, Making the Rounds with Oscar allows listeners into a world that is often misunderstood and rarely seen from the outside.
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( A remarkable cat. A life-changing story. Making Rounds ...)
A remarkable cat. A life-changing story. Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat is the story of a doctor who, at first, doesn't always listen; of the patients he serves; of their caregivers; and, most importantly, of a cat who teaches by example, embracing moments of life that so many of us shy away from. "Oscar has much to teach us about empathy and courage. I couldn't put it down." --Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants "This book is a must-read. Truly, this is a story that needs to be told." --Fresh Fiction "You'll be moved." --People "This touching and engaging book is a must-read for more than just cat lovers; anyone who enjoys a well-written and compelling story will find much to admire in its unlikely hero." --Publishers Weekly "The book, both touching and humorous, isn't just about Oscar. It's about listening and letting go." --USA Today
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The staff at Steere House nursing home in Rhode Island adopted a cute little kitten with attitude. He loved to stretch out in sunlight and chase his tail -- and consented to a cuddle when it suited him. Oscar was an ordinary cat‚ or so it seemed. It wasn't long before he created a stir. It seems Oscar possessed an extraordinary gift: he instinctively knew when the end of life was near. This is the story of Oscar‚ his patients‚ caregivers and one stubborn doctor who learned how to listen.
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Dosa, David Michael was born on March 2, 1972 in Manchester, England. Son of Stefan and Noemi Dosa.
Bachelor in Biology, University Virginia, Charlottesville, 1994. Doctor of Medicine, George Washington University, 1998. Master in Public Health, University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 2003.
Assistant professor medicine & community health Brown University, Providence, since 2003.
(An otherwise ordinary cat he'd sooner give you his back t...)
(The staff at Steere House nursing home in Rhode Island ad...)
(Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Or...)
( A remarkable cat. A life-changing story. Making Rounds ...)
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Physician representative Rhode Island Senate Long Term Care Coordinating Council, Providence, since 2007. Board directors Alliance Long Term Care, since 2008. Member of American Geriatrics Society.
Married Dionne Pierce, June 29, 2002. Children: Ethan Michael, Emma Elizabeth.