"The Tumor" is a short story by John Grisham, telling about the focused ultrasound process through the case of a fictional character named Paul. This story was not released through Grisham's usual publisher, but instead was published for a free eBook on the website of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation,[1] on whose board Grisham serves.[2] Grisham's purpose in writing this short story was to increase awareness about the promising new medical therapy.[3] The use of focused ultrasound is not yet approved for use on brain tumors, but The Tumor takes place in a time when the therapy is in regular use. Unlike most short stories, the story is as much informational as narrative, and includes medical illustrations and brain scan images.[4] The book's cover includes the subtitle A Non-Legal Thriller. On Grisham's website, in a letter introducing The Tumor, Grisham states "It's the most important book I've ever written."[5]
^Grisham, John. "READ - THE TUMOR BY JOHN GRISHAM". Focused Ultrasound Foundation. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
^"Board of Directors". Focused Ultrasound Foundation. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
^"John Grisham on why he's giving his new book away for free". CBS News. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2016.
^Rosenwald, Michael (22 February 2016). "John Grisham thinks his new book is so important he's giving it away for free". Washington Post. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
^Grisham, John. "Please read this letter". www.jgrisham.com. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
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