When the Air Hits Your Brain

by Frank Vertosick Jr.

Paperback

Reviews

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. Well written and very interesting.

[Marcia Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've always enjoyed reading about the real lives of doctors as they work with patients, reveal strengths and weaknesses, show their very human sides, and allow me to imagine how their lives differ so much from my own.

This book really hit the spot. Dr. Frank Vertosick, Jr., shares his journey from uncertain college student to highly successful neurosurgeon. Unlike TV shows or movies about doctors, this book is more like a memoir. Vertosick makes mistake after mistake, questions his choice of profession, wonders whether he really is as competent as others think he is, and so on. The stories he tells of actual patients he worked on are heart-rending and eye-opening.

I recommend this book to anyone who has interest in the nitty-gritty and trials and tribulations of members of the medical profession.

[Whitney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great perspective from a neurosurgeon. Well versed medically.

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very relatable

[Lauren Vallo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’d give this 3.5 stars! Average compared to similar books I’ve read on medicine but was an interesting read. Always be grateful for your health!!!!!!!!

[Abby Chestovich · Rating 4 out of 5]

read this for anatomy homework but thoroughly enjoyed it. was interesting to learn more about the brain, and remembered some things from psychology :)

[Victor Toma · Rating 5 out of 5]

A rare 6 stars book.

I sure hope Sarah baby is ok today.

RIP Rebecca, such a sad story also !

[meas ୨ৎ · Rating 4 out of 5]

another banger medicine book