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"""AN ENGAGING READ"" ""While ostensibly a biography of [Sir Arthur Conan] Doyle, Doyle's World--Lost & Found is, in fact, much more . . . It therefore 'transcends mere biography and literary criticism, ' The authors intentionally eschew from using any biographies or book written about Doyle after 1943, and instead rely on primary sources . . . [It] will appeal most to fellow enthusiasts of Doyle and his Sherlock Holmes mysteries . . . an engaging read . . . following [the authors'] case is always a pleasure and enjoying how they let their evidence unfold is part of the fun."" -- "" New York Journal of Books"" (11/7/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""[A] lively book . . . [the Friedmans] are clearly in their element when drawing (and often uncovering) connections between historical events, people Doyle encountered, and the myriad plot twists and characters in the Holmes tales . . . Topics are covered in copious detail, with layer upon layer of context and explanation . . . [the Friedmans] have also published here in this book--for the first time--two short stories that the Friedmans believe were actually written by [Sir Arthur Conan] Doyle in the late 1800s under a pseudonym . . . If the world of Sherlock Holmes and its ever-inventive creator Doyle grip you in the same thrall that it so clearly has the Friedmans, then Doyle's World -- Lost & Found will be a great read. It's packed with lore, real-life detail, ambitious assertions, and an obvious -- and infectious -- love of its subject."" --Jana R. Martin ""Medium.com"" (10/30/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""A deep dive into all things [Sir Arthur Conan] Doyle . . . [T]he father-and-son team of Eugene and Daniel Friedman offers a 'fresh and unexpected perspective' on the doctor and his famous fictional character. They begin by looking at Arthur Conan Doyle's early years 'under the lens of a microscope, ' uncovering obscure bits of biographical information, concluding Doyle inserted portions of his personality and early years into the characters of Holmes and Watson . . . They uncover a 'long overlooked and virtually unknown Black leader Doyle met . . . [who] 'lurks behind his civil rights-inspired tales' . . . [and cover] Doyle's importance as a doctor who spoke out about urgent health matters like vaccinations and water contaminants . . . They also consider how Professor John Moriarty and Holmes' relationship was becoming a 'millstone' around the physician's neck. After he killed Holmes off, ardent readers persuaded Doyle to bring him back . . . The book concludes with a special treat: two stories by one of Doyle's mentors, Dr. Reginald Ratcliff Hoare, stories the Friedmans endeavor to prove with scrupulous textual analysis were actually written by Doyle . . . suited for hard-core fans [of Doyle and Holmes]."" -- ""Kirkus Reviews"" (7/20/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""Is there a Sherlockian fan on your list? Then imagine the excitement when Doyle's World Lost & Found: The Unknown Histories of Sherlock Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle by Daniel Friedman, MD, and Eugene Friedman, MD, (Square One Publishers) is beneath the tree. This book fills in a lot of the cracks between the Holmes mysteries with info from the tales' author's life. Fans of literature will want this book, and so will Holmes readers."" --Terri Schlichenmeyer, syndicated book reviewer (""The Bookworm Sez"") -- ""Terri Schlichenmeyer, syndicated book reviewer (""The Bookworm Sez"")"" (11/24/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""The game is still afoot. In the case of Arthur Conan Doyle, whose Sherlock Holmes stories continue to intrigue, puzzle and surprise readers, new clues await revelation. You'll find them in Doyle's World--Lost & Found."" -- ""New York Newsday"" (11/7/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""There's a whole book-load here . . . illustrating the authors' thesis that 'Doyle used his own life as a source for his fiction.' Sometimes gloriously, as when the Skriker, a mythical beast from his childhood, is magnificently reincarnated as the glowing Hound of the Baskervilles . . . There are knockouts, such as when it's revealed that 'The Sign of the Four' is a landlocked version of Stevenson's Treasure Island . . . Sherlockians will love this and want more."" -- ""Booklist (ALA)"" (10/31/2023 12:00:00 AM) ""This is an intriguing book, a book which is a must read if you are a Sherlock Holmes hardcore fan but also an entertaining one as Conan Doyle was a complex character: a physician, a spiritualist, a scientist attracted by the paranormal, a man who faced a lot of grief . . . [authors] Daniel and Eugene Friedman did a lot of research and delivered an intriguing book that doesn't leave any shadow or mystery in Doyle's life . . . It's a great read if you are interested in the history of mystery writing or a great fan of Holmes."" -- """"Scrapping & Playing"" (book review blog site)"" (11/4/2023 12:00:00 AM)"

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Daniel L. Friedman, MD, received his BA from Stony Brook University, and his medical degree from St. George's School of Medicine. He is currently a practicing pediatrician in Floral Park, New York, and is also an active member of the Cohen Children's Medical Center, where he sits on the voluntary staff advisory committee. Dr. Friedman's prize-winning articles on Doyle and Holmes have appeared in numerous national and international journals. He and Dr. Eugene Friedman are also the authors of the book, The Strange Case of Doctor Doyle. Dr. Friedman resides in Long Island, New York with his wife, Elena, and their three children. Eugene Friedman, MD, received his BA from New York University, and his medical degree from New York Medical College. He was Chief Resident in Pediatrics at New York Medical College and later served as Assistant Chief of Pediatrics at Martin Army Hospital at Fort Benning, Georgia. Dr. Friedman has been in private practice with his son, Daniel, for over twenty years.. He has held multiple leadership positions in organized medicine and has devoted himself to the education of future physicians. He and his wife, Sheryl, live in Long Island, New York and have five children and fifteen grandchildren.

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