An amateur sleuth and true crime enthusiast, Henry embarks on a quest to unravel the mystery of his father's unsolved murder. Drawing from childhood memories and family tales in San Francisco, he navigates a complex web of secrets and lies, ultimately challenging his perceptions of those around him. This contemporary noir delves into the narratives we create and the unreliable nature of memory, offering a gripping exploration of truth and deception.
A CT scan revealed that Dr. James Chen, a Miami physician, had a cancerous, inoperable tumor behind his nose, with a prognosis of only eight weeks to live. Dr. Chen and his sons, Chris and Gordon, sought a miracle as they faced the harsh realities of the healthcare system. With Chris completing a cardiology fellowship and Gordon finishing medical school, they were shocked to learn that the first available oncologist appointment was in six weeks. Suddenly, they were patients, confronting a system that felt expensive, uncoordinated, and ineffective. James questioned, “If a family of doctors with connections can’t navigate this system, what chance do my patients have?” This prompted the Chens to find their calling. Alongside James’ wife Mary, Chris’s wife Stephanie (an attorney), and Gordon’s wife Jessica (another doctor), they established ChenMed, a physician-led company dedicated to serving underserved communities. ChenMed prioritizes compassionate, accountable care that enhances health outcomes. In this narrative, Chris and Gordon recount how their family transformed a potential tragedy into a revolutionary opportunity in healthcare delivery, fueled by determination, data, family, and faith. Their journey offers hope and inspiration for the future of healthcare.
Exploring the complexities of love and marriage, this work presents a fractured portrait of a relationship through interconnected fables and anthropological insights into fantastical tribes. The narrative, delivered in a playful second-person style by a versatile six-character cast, intertwines elements of a spy thriller and a sci-fi love story. With inspiration drawn from Italo Calvino, it offers a unique and delightful examination of longing, making for an inventive and surprising theatrical experience.
Focusing on the evolution of legal institutions, this book explores how laws in Greater China and Singapore address payment fraud, such as forged cheques and wrongful payment instructions. It delves into the mechanisms and frameworks developed to combat these fraudulent activities, highlighting the unique challenges faced in the Asian context. Through a detailed analysis, the book provides insights into the effectiveness of legal responses and the ongoing efforts to enhance the integrity of payment systems in the region.