A sad day

[justacat]

It's been kind of a rough month, and I guess bad things come in packages: my father-in-law died this morning. I seldom talk about this kind of thing in my LJ, but I think this merits an exception, because he was a remarkable man, and his life, and accomplishments, were so amazing. He fled from Nazi Germany in 1939 when he was 17 and ended up in

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[nakeisha]

He sounds like he was indeed an incredible man.

My condolences to you and Mr. J. for you loss.

[krisserci5]

someone once described him as "comfortable with ambiguity,"

He truly sounds like a memorable man. He will be missed. My condolences to you and yours.

[kiwisue]

In 2006, his book "The Silent World of Doctor and Patient," about the relationship between patient and doctor, the typical paternalism of doctors, and the true meaning of "informed consent, was listed on the Wall Street Journal's top five books on turning points in modern medicine.

That's a remarkable achievement. I'm sorry for your loss.

[heliophile_oxon]

I'm so sorry that you have lost a truly exceptional person. My sympathies to you both.

[solosundance]

It sounds like your father-in-law has left a wonderful legacy via his work and teaching, as well as being a lovely man who you will miss. Much sympathy to you and your family.