What readers are saying about Desperate Measures
“I loved the book. It really hit home for me. I especially enjoyed [the character’s] experience of coming back to Africa after his lucrative concierge practice. This is the exact thing we hear from so many of our US volunteer doctors; this is what they went into medicine for, that they all feel that they’ve lost, working in the US. You really captured the feel of FAME and Karatu. I absolutely loved it!”
“In the hands of Dr. Milton Klein, “Desperate Measures” brings readers prodigious knowledge of medicine and music, the Maasai and America, evolution and genetics, all woven through love stories and generational threads that deliver unforgettable characters. ”
“The core of this grand story is human potential - that it can emerge from the unexpected and improbable and just as possibly reemerge when we think it has gone away. We see this through characters vividly drawn on a broad canvas of space, experience and imagination. The author’s passion and heart resonate on every page.”
“I loved everything about Desperate Measures. The characters come to life so clearly, humans who innately or eventually open themselves to overcome their own physical challenges and confront their inner demons—even as they all accomplish major successes in their fields. I love how you brought in your knowledge of medicine—without being too technical and losing us. I also love how you made Dmitri a violinist. It added so much to the fabric of the book to learn about different compositions—and then pull them up to listen to them myself.”
“Just finished with tears running down, I feel so emotional, imagining such a beautiful dream-like state…Your writing moves me deeply, with your mastery of so many aspects of life and death and your ability to convey deep connections through a variety of relationships. What a treasure of a novel you have produced!”
“Milton Klein has combined his exceptional knowledge and experience in the medical field with his gift of writing to create DESPERATE MEASURES, his first novel preceded by two highly successful nonfiction books. Possessing characters easy to care about, along with a well-structured and intriguing plot, DESPERATE MEASURES will keep the reader turning pages straight through to its end. Containing also words of insights and sheer beauty, DESPERATE MEASURES will be enjoyed and appreciated by the many readers who will rapidly become admirers eagerly awaiting Dr. Klein’s next novel.”
“Desperate Measures”! It’s a captivating story, beautifully imagined and told. Your love of the characters comes through very powerfully, as does your firsthand knowledge of Africa, which adds great richness to the story. I teared up at the last lines!”
“I am at a loss for words. I just finished the book and I am overcome with emotion. Your novel had the most lush prose that made me visualize each page as if I had a paintbrush and canvas in front of me. I ‘know’ each character. I couldn’t put it down… and didn’t want it to end. I’d buy the movie rights if I could! It’s extraordinary work.”
“Milton Klein has given us a musical, medical, Maasai masterpiece of a captivating love story that left me thinking about the meaning of love, the power of music, and thorny medical ethical dilemmas. I heartily recommend this book to all readers who’ve been in love, have faced difficult medical decisions, or just want a great read”