Quote by Taylor Caldwell

I have written two medical novels. I have never studied medicine, never seen an operation.

I have written two medical novels. I have never studied medi

Summary

This quote suggests that the author has written two novels within the medical genre without having any formal study or firsthand experience in the field of medicine. The author implies that despite lacking knowledge or personal exposure to medical procedures, they have still managed to write successful medical novels. This could indicate the author's ability to rely on other sources such as research, imagination, or possibly anecdotal information to create captivating and knowledgeable narratives within the medical context.

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By Taylor Caldwell

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