About this title: This compelling tell-all by a brilliant young doctor cracks open the demanding, fascinating world of brain surgery, doing for the neurosurgeon what "Kitchen Confidential" has done for the professional chef.
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Description: Very good. Book has appearance of light use with no easily noticeable wear. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN-13:9780812973402ISBN:0812973402
Description: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Former Library book. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780812973402ISBN:0812973402
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"An interesting "biography" of a rarity - a female neurosurgeon. Non-medical folk will enjoy the details of the journey and obstacles women still face in this male-dominated field. It made for a quick read but I think my own profession probably tainted my enjoyment of the novel - it might be better for nonsurgeons."
"This is a favorite. I like non-fiction and reading about all things medical. I read this, at the time, because a close friend was doing her medical residency in a male-dominated surgical field and I wanted to know what that experience was like. Found it fascinating. I read it two years later when I was diagnosed with a brain tumor and still liked it (but paid a lot more attention the second read around). Excellent book if you enjoy reading about the medical field. Dr. Firlik writes in a conversational tone that pulls the reader into her world, but never sounds condescending."
"I have a whole new appreciation for the human head and it's anatomy. Plus, Katrina Firlik does a does a superlative job of introducing the world of neurosurgery to the lay person, with the added twist of the female surgeon's perspective. Some vivid stories of patients that I won't forget anytime soon. Loved this book, and its take on the mystery that is the human brain."
"Perhaps it's not fair to rate a book after reading only the first chapter, but I had to put this one down. I wanted to enjoy it, but it was just poorly written. It seemed forced, with too much ego and casual language. Not compelling at all. The same experiences told by a better writer would probably have resulted in a far more captivating read. (I also admit I can't stand seeing authors on the covers of their own books. Get over yourself, or hire someone else to design your book jacket.)"
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