Michele Harper, an ER physician and a graduate of Harvard university and the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, has over a decade of experience as a medical professional, most notably as the chief resident at Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx and as an attending emergency department physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Philadelphia.
Dr. Harper’s first book, The Beauty in Breaking, draws upon Harper’s background, exploring how she learned to bring insight and empathy into the emergency room, and how recognizing and mending physical, emotional, and psychological breaks are all crucial parts of the healing process. The Beauty in Breaking received wide critical acclaim and was longlisted for the 2021 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Nonfiction.
In addition, The Beauty in Breaking, an NYT bestseller, was selected for both the New York Times’ “100 Notable Books of 2020” and Amazon’s “100 Best Books of 2020” lists. Dr. Harper’s novel continues to resonate with readers, and was a Barnes & Noble Monthly Pick for July of 2021.
Dr. Harper will be interviewed by Loraine Ballard Morrill
Loraine Ballard Morrill is News Director and Community Affairs Director for the six iHeartMedia PHL radio stations Power 99, WDAS FM, Q102, ALT 104.5, The Breeze 106.1 and Fox Sports Radio Philadelphia 1480 AM, where she hosts and produces Philadelphia’s Community Affairs Programs, “Insight” and “What’s Going On.” She also coordinates community outreach and campaigns for all the stations.
