From Woman's World · Lisa Maxbauer · · 1m 40s
Ann Patchett Honors NYC Doctor in Novel
Ann Patchett's novel Whistler includes a tribute to real NYC oncologist Dr. Allyson Ocean.
In brief
Ann Patchett's novel Whistler includes a tribute to real NYC oncologist Dr. Allyson Ocean. Ann Patchett dedicated her novel Whistler to her friend Jim Fox, who was treated by oncologist Dr. Allyson Ocean in NYC. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Whistler's Real-Life Doctor Tribute
Ann Patchett's novel Whistler honors oncologist Dr. Allyson Ocean from New York City.
Dr. Ocean Treated Jim Fox
Dr. Allyson Ocean treated Ann Patchett's late friend Jim Fox, to whom the book is dedicated.
Book Dedication Detail
The book features a character named Eddie who has cancer, inspired by Jim Fox.
Dr. Ocean's Letter to Jim
Dr. Ocean wrote a beautiful letter to Jim Fox that Ann Patchett sent to his husband.
Dr. Ocean's Social Media Response
Dr. Ocean shared on social media that Ann Patchett mentioned her name in Whistler.
Dr. Ocean's Tribute to Jim
Dr. Ocean said Jim was courageous, witty, kind, and deeply loved.
Ann Patchett's Research History
Ann Patchett has researched real experts for her novels, like malaria expert for State of Wonder.
Whistler's Cancer Character
The book's cancer character Eddie was inspired by Jim Fox, who died after Dr. Ocean treated him.
Dr. Ocean's Book Passage
A character in Whistler says, 'I love Dr. Ocean.'
“I love Dr. Ocean”
Ann Patchett's Research Method
Ann Patchett shadowed a malaria expert at Bethesda Naval Hospital to research State of Wonder.
Dr. Ocean's Response to Tribute
Dr. Ocean said the book's tribute to Jim was a 'small piece of mine' within the pages.
What to remember
Ann Patchett dedicated her novel Whistler to her friend Jim Fox, who was treated by oncologist Dr. Allyson Ocean in NYC.
