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- 240pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
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Welcome to the treacherous territory where a single misstep by a brain surgeon can devastate or end a patient's life. World-renowned neurosurgeon Keith Black, MD, invites readers to shadow his breathtaking journeys into the brain as he battles some of the deadliest tumors known to medical science. He shares unique insights about the brain's inner workings, his optimism for the future of medicine, and extraordinary stories of his patients—from ministers and rock stars to uninsured students—whom he celebrates as true heroes. This narrative reveals the unflinching confidence of a master surgeon, tracing Dr. Black's journey from a young African-American boy in the civil rights era South to the elite world of neurosurgery. Through gripping descriptions of astonishing medical procedures, he showcases the beauty of the human brain and the strength of patients who refuse to see themselves as victims. Ultimately, this is an inspiring story of overcoming odds—whether as a man, a doctor, or a patient. Readers will marvel at Keith Black's achievements and be in awe of his patients' courage and will to survive. For those seeking a rare glimpse into the life of one of the world’s leading neurosurgeons, this book offers a compelling perspective on heroism in medicine.
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Brain Surgeon, Keith Black, Arnold Mann
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2009
- Rilegatura
- (Copertina rigida)
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- Titolo
- Brain Surgeon
- Sottotitolo
- A Doctor's Inspiring Encounters with Mortality and Miracles
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Keith Black, Arnold Mann
- Editore
- Grand Central Life & Style
- Pubblicato
- 2009
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 240
- ISBN10
- 0446581097
- ISBN13
- 9780446581097
- Serie
- Categoria
- Descrizione
- Welcome to the treacherous territory where a single misstep by a brain surgeon can devastate or end a patient's life. World-renowned neurosurgeon Keith Black, MD, invites readers to shadow his breathtaking journeys into the brain as he battles some of the deadliest tumors known to medical science. He shares unique insights about the brain's inner workings, his optimism for the future of medicine, and extraordinary stories of his patients—from ministers and rock stars to uninsured students—whom he celebrates as true heroes. This narrative reveals the unflinching confidence of a master surgeon, tracing Dr. Black's journey from a young African-American boy in the civil rights era South to the elite world of neurosurgery. Through gripping descriptions of astonishing medical procedures, he showcases the beauty of the human brain and the strength of patients who refuse to see themselves as victims. Ultimately, this is an inspiring story of overcoming odds—whether as a man, a doctor, or a patient. Readers will marvel at Keith Black's achievements and be in awe of his patients' courage and will to survive. For those seeking a rare glimpse into the life of one of the world’s leading neurosurgeons, this book offers a compelling perspective on heroism in medicine.