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In "John Berger: Ways of Learning," Iona Heath, a retired physician, reflects on how the writings of English art critic John Berger have impacted her life. Heath describes her friendship with Berger, which began in 1998 when she invited him to give a lecture. They maintained contact and exchanged letters discussing art, Berger's wife's illness, and the importance of compassion. Heath credits Berger's book "A Fortunate Man" for inspiring her to pursue a career in general practice. She also draws lessons from Berger's art criticism, emphasizing the need for humility and considering patients' interpretations of their own illnesses. The book includes excerpts from Berger's letters, providing readers with an intimate look at the author. [Extracted from the article]

Features author John Berger. Success of the novel `Corker's Freedom'; Experience during the World War II; Winning of the Booker Prize for the novel `G'; Collaboration with director Alain Tanner on two films; Writing of the book `Seventh Man'; Trilogy `Into Their Labors'; Works on art and political criticism; Reasons for writing; Awards won.