A White Coat Is My Closet (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
If I was basing my rating on the romance aspect of this book then I would have given it a 3.5. I loved Zack and Sergio and loved how Sergio pushed Zack to be more comfortable with himself and not to always worry how others would see him. Zack was so worried that others would judge him for being gay and when Sergio was shot all of Zack's friends and co-workers stood by Zack and showed him that it didn't matter. What mattered to everyone was what kind of person Zack was and they all had Zack's back.The thing that really made this book for me was Zack's relationship with his patients,especially Christopher. Zack and Christopher's relationship had me in tears and that other doctors told Christopher how extraordinary he was just made it hit home more.Because of the great job Jake Wells did with the Doctor aspect of Zack as well as the ending when Sergio go shot,I jumped my rating up to 4.5 A WHITE COAT IS MY CLOSET is one on the best books I’ve read in recent years. It follows the evolution of Zack Sheldon, a man in his late twenties, as he both comes to terms with being gay and as he learns what it means to be a doctor. In the beginning of the book we see that though Zack is confident in his abilities as a young physician, he is extremely insecure as an individual. He was socialized to feel that being gay is something of an abomination and is fearful that should his colleagues in the hospital discover that he is gay, he will be immediately ostracized. Then, in steps Sergio, a swarthy Italian with who Zack feels an immediate connection.Thus begins the odyssey that is the story. Zack is challenged to overcome his insecurities and is challenged to embrace that his value as a human being is something inherent to him rather than being something determined by other people’s assessment of him. The story resonates with anyone who is gay and who grew up during a time when it felt like being gay was something that should be kept secret. I loved feeling like I was able to experience Zack’s struggle to come to terms with himself as well as getting a perspective as to what it feels like to be a medical resident with all the trials, tribulations and sorrows that accompany the journey. I recommend the book with my highest endorsement.
What do You think about A White Coat Is My Closet (2013)?
the dialogue is driving me nuts..... i love the pediatrician part but idk i just irritated me
—Gabby
Excellent book. Very good character development. I was sorry to see it end.
—Bob
This was a great book. But I honestly skimmed a lot of it. But a great read.
—Rachell
REVIEW OF AUDIOBOOK; OCTOBER 5; 2014The most boring book of 2014.
—ningrum
