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A review by aeris_mari
MASH: A Novel About Three Army Doctors by Richard Hooker, Johnny Heller
Content warning: sexism, racism, homophobia treated extremely casually
What is very interesting, and poignant about this book is the medical perspective of the war, the handling of trauma, and the connections forged through horror.
Most importantly, I enjoyed the important discussion on 'by the book' and 'what the situation demands, with experience shaped from the foundation of knowledge' rather than the other way around. Paying attention to the little details and using that as part of the bigger picture is a very important lesson that needs to be woven into the medical community outside of war situations as well.
What is very interesting, and poignant about this book is the medical perspective of the war, the handling of trauma, and the connections forged through horror.
Most importantly, I enjoyed the important discussion on 'by the book' and 'what the situation demands, with experience shaped from the foundation of knowledge' rather than the other way around. Paying attention to the little details and using that as part of the bigger picture is a very important lesson that needs to be woven into the medical community outside of war situations as well.