Scan barcode
ladybirder's review against another edition
3.0
Should definitely be read as more of a biography than as a continuation of his first book, Do No Harm.
I found the stories of various operations both in the UK and Ukraine really interesting, but found myself skipping over life in Nepal and the renovations to the house he decided to make-over.
I found the stories of various operations both in the UK and Ukraine really interesting, but found myself skipping over life in Nepal and the renovations to the house he decided to make-over.
lilanxin's review against another edition
2.0
While I appreciate the premise of the book and that it’s reflective in nature, the content was slightly boring at times, the writing lacked impact, the chronology was harder to follow and the paragraphing/sectioning of events felt choppy. It lacked what I enjoyed in Do No Harm so I expected more, but maybe I will appreciate the sentiment Marsh wished to portray when I have also reached an ending of a long career...
redsunyubin's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
An easy read that’s not too medicine heavy giving a good variety of happenings in the authors life in and outside of the hospital, interesting facts, procedures and struggles a surgeon faces. Recommended for anyone interested in the life of surgeons or thinking about becoming one themselves.
kittyreads11's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
alysamorley's review against another edition
4.0
When I read nonfiction, it's usually nature-based. This was a nice change. It was interesting to learn about medicine from the perspective of someone with years of surgical experience, especially in regards to how he viewed his patients, how his feelings about his job changed over time, and how medicine differed in other countries he worked in.
mrblackbean11's review against another edition
2.0
The perspective was interesting but the book was ok
emilo's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
The author reflects on his life as a neurosurgeon but doesn’t shy away from even the difficult parts. I liked how it was written in a non linear narrative and it flowed so naturally. It makes me want to write a memoir when i reach that age. Truly impressive.
cath7472's review against another edition
2.0
I loved Do No Harm but found this one a meandering tale not focused on life as a brain surgeon and not nearly as interesting to me.