A review by tipsyspacedragon
Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery by Richard Hollingham

dark informative medium-paced

4.75

Several short n sweet, accounts of specific surgeries that became turning points in medical history. This book realighted my love of anatomy <3 Patients' opinions and dignities are, handled well. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Animal death, Pandemic/Epidemic

It describes several accidents and injuries, and the surgeries that follow. Focus is usually on the actions of surgery rather than the patient's experience.