Three books, one life of listening.

I am a physician who spent a career listening to patients. These books are what I learned about marriage, love and self-government.

Cover of The Wikipedia-ed Divorce, by John B. Costello, M.D. — The Wikipedia-ed DivorceFirst edition, 2015

Cover of Poetry, In Search of Love, by John B. Costello, M.D. — Poetry, In Search of LovePublished 2026

Cover of Consent of the Governed, by Joseph Costello, MD, revised by John Costello, MD — Consent of the GovernedFourth Edition, July 4, 2026

The books

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Each book has its own description, cover, and publishing details.

The writings

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The two 1991 issues of my “Best of Health” Quarterly, a Christmas essay, and a eulogy for Fr. Paul.

Curriculum vitae

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Education, training, board certification, books, and professional history.

Education timeline

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From kindergarten in 1959 through medical school, residency, and rheumatology training.

Still being added: my life story, the close of my medical practice, the family history I have gathered, and photographs for my grandchildren and great-grandchildren.