Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery
by Henry Marsh
Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery by Henry Marsh holds a highly rated rating of 4.22 out of 5, based on 8K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 278 pages.
About Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery
What is it like to be a brain surgeon? How does it feel to hold someone's life in your hands, to cut into the stuff that creates thought, feeling, and reason? How do you live with the consequences of performing a potentially lifesaving operation when it all goes wrong?In neurosurgery, more than in any other branch of medicine, the doctor's oath to "do no harm" holds a bitter irony. Operations on the brain carry grave risks. Every day, leading neurosurgeon Henry Marsh must make agonizing decisions, often in the face of great urgency and uncertainty.If you believe that brain surgery is a precise and exquisite craft, practiced by calm and detached doctors, this gripping, brutally honest account will make you think again. With astonishing compassion and candor, Marsh reveals the fierce joy of operating, the profoundly moving triumphs, the harrowing disasters, the haunting regrets, and the moments of black humor that characterize a brain surgeon's life.Do No Harm provides unforgettable insight into the countless human dramas that take place in a busy modern hospital. Above all, it is a lesson in the need for hope when faced with life's most difficult decisions.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Henry Marsh |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 278 |
| Kindle Price | $11.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Science, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.22 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 7,978 |
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What genre is Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery?
Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery is categorized as Non-Fiction, Science, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery worth reading?
Based on 8K reader ratings, Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery has an average score of 4.22 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery?
Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery has 278 pages.
Who wrote Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery?
Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery was written by Henry Marsh. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery?
The ISBN-13 for Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery is 9780297869870.0.
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