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See One, Do One, Teach One: The Art of Becoming a Doctor: A Graphic Memoir
In 2004 Grace Farris began medical school with visions of ER and Scrubs. Across cadaver labs, operating rooms and lecture halls, she embarked on the road to becoming a doctor. In her graphic memoir debut, Grace looks back on her journey through medical school and residency. Through candid comics, readers experience the box of bones Grace takes home to study, the smell of formaldehyde that emanates from the cadaver she dissects, the endless mnemonics and “-ologies” she must learn and the racism and sexism that confront her in the healthcare system. As she works gruelling, thirty-hour shifts and meets with patients from all walks of life, she discovers moments of joy, too: making her first correct diagnosis and, when she least expects it, falling in love.
See One, Do One, Teach One is a vivid portrait of the human side of healthcare and what binds patient and doctor together.
See One, Do One, Teach One is a vivid portrait of the human side of healthcare and what binds patient and doctor together.
304 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2026
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Grace Farris
4 books46 followersGrace Farris is a mom, doctor, and illustrator. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Vogue, NPR, BuzzFeed, and she writes a weekly comic for the lifestyle blog Cup of Jo. Her comics and illustrations have appeared in exhibitions in the UK, Ireland, Austria and across the US. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her family. She is the author of Mom Milestones: The TRUE Story of the First Seven Years. Visit Grace at farrisgrace.com and on Instagram at @coupdegracefarris
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January 11, 2026
A perfect experience of training to be a doctor without all of the effort of actually doing it
May 8, 2026
I gave this book a one star the moment I saw an illustration of the author showing herself giving birth. If not wanting to see the author legs spread showing everything makes me a prude I will happily accept that label.
April 24, 2026
Definitely a book to keep on my desk whenever I need a pick me up during my medical training! I’ll reread this one and lend it out I’m sure!
May 4, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
February 28, 2026
See One, Do One, Teach One by Grace Farris is a quick graphic novel that reads like a memoir—intimate, reflective, & quietly powerful. Through clean, expressive illustrations & sharp observations, Farris invites readers into her journey through medical school & residency with honesty & heart.
One of the most intriguing aspects is her glimpse into how medical students—future docs—rely on mnemonics to survive the overwhelming flood of information. It’s both amusing & fascinating to realize that even highly trained professionals lean on memory tricks, much like we learned PEMDAS with “Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally.” That parallel makes the world of medicine feel surprisingly human & relatable.
Farris doesn’t shy away from harder truths. She offers up-close & personal examples of physicians who lack empathy, often shaped by unrealistic expectations & the emotional toll of the profession. These moments add depth to the narrative, highlighting the tension between clinical detachment & compassionate care. Her reflections encourage readers to consider how the medical system can unintentionally distance doctors from the very people they aim to help.
What makes this graphic memoir especially compelling is how thoughtfully she breaks down each phase of her journey. From early uncertainty to the pressure of choosing a specialty, Farris vulnerably shares her apprehensions & self-doubt. That transparency makes her growth feel authentic & earned.
Perhaps most inspiring is how she seamlessly couples her creative side—illustration & writing—with her medical expertise. Rather than separating art & science, she blends them, showing that being a doctor doesn’t mean abandoning creativity. Instead, her artistry enhances her perspective, allowing her to communicate the realities of medicine in a way that feels accessible, compassionate, & deeply personal.
Overall, See One, Do One, Teach One is a thoughtful, engaging read that humanizes the path to becoming—& being—a doctor.
*I received an advance review copy for free & /I am leaving this review voluntarily.*
#ThankGodForARCs
One of the most intriguing aspects is her glimpse into how medical students—future docs—rely on mnemonics to survive the overwhelming flood of information. It’s both amusing & fascinating to realize that even highly trained professionals lean on memory tricks, much like we learned PEMDAS with “Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally.” That parallel makes the world of medicine feel surprisingly human & relatable.
Farris doesn’t shy away from harder truths. She offers up-close & personal examples of physicians who lack empathy, often shaped by unrealistic expectations & the emotional toll of the profession. These moments add depth to the narrative, highlighting the tension between clinical detachment & compassionate care. Her reflections encourage readers to consider how the medical system can unintentionally distance doctors from the very people they aim to help.
What makes this graphic memoir especially compelling is how thoughtfully she breaks down each phase of her journey. From early uncertainty to the pressure of choosing a specialty, Farris vulnerably shares her apprehensions & self-doubt. That transparency makes her growth feel authentic & earned.
Perhaps most inspiring is how she seamlessly couples her creative side—illustration & writing—with her medical expertise. Rather than separating art & science, she blends them, showing that being a doctor doesn’t mean abandoning creativity. Instead, her artistry enhances her perspective, allowing her to communicate the realities of medicine in a way that feels accessible, compassionate, & deeply personal.
Overall, See One, Do One, Teach One is a thoughtful, engaging read that humanizes the path to becoming—& being—a doctor.
*I received an advance review copy for free & /I am leaving this review voluntarily.*
#ThankGodForARCs
March 2, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and W. W. Norton & Company for providing a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. #SeeOneDoOneTeachOne #NetGalley
Reading See One, Do One, Teach One: The Art of Becoming a Doctor: A Graphic Memoir felt like watching a great slice-of-life film. The kind where not much happens and everything happens at the same time.
There’s something about watching someone figure out who they are in real time that never gets old. Farris traces her years through med school and residency with equal parts honesty and humor. She doesn’t overdramatize the hard parts. The exhaustion, the self-doubt, the racism and sexism she runs into inside a system that should know better. But she doesn’t soften them either. They sit alongside the small wins, the unexpected joy, the anxiety, and the slow realization that she’s becoming someone she didn’t know she could be.
Her art style serves the story beautifully. The soft pastel tones and gentle linework give the whole memoir a warmth that matches the emotional arc of the story perfectly. Tender when it needs to be. Funny when it needs to be (and sometimes both at once).
At its core, See One, Do One, Teach One is a book about finding your place when you’re not sure you belong, a feeling that doesn’t care what field you’re in. Most people know it from somewhere, and Farris captures it in a way where her specific life experience carries a universal message.
If you like Derf Backderf, Thi Bui, Adrian Tomine, or Craig Thompson and want something with a bit more lightness without losing the substance, this one is worth your time.
See One, Do One, Teach One: The Art of Becoming a Doctor: A Graphic Memoir publishes March 24 and I’ll be buying a copy.
Reading See One, Do One, Teach One: The Art of Becoming a Doctor: A Graphic Memoir felt like watching a great slice-of-life film. The kind where not much happens and everything happens at the same time.
There’s something about watching someone figure out who they are in real time that never gets old. Farris traces her years through med school and residency with equal parts honesty and humor. She doesn’t overdramatize the hard parts. The exhaustion, the self-doubt, the racism and sexism she runs into inside a system that should know better. But she doesn’t soften them either. They sit alongside the small wins, the unexpected joy, the anxiety, and the slow realization that she’s becoming someone she didn’t know she could be.
Her art style serves the story beautifully. The soft pastel tones and gentle linework give the whole memoir a warmth that matches the emotional arc of the story perfectly. Tender when it needs to be. Funny when it needs to be (and sometimes both at once).
At its core, See One, Do One, Teach One is a book about finding your place when you’re not sure you belong, a feeling that doesn’t care what field you’re in. Most people know it from somewhere, and Farris captures it in a way where her specific life experience carries a universal message.
If you like Derf Backderf, Thi Bui, Adrian Tomine, or Craig Thompson and want something with a bit more lightness without losing the substance, this one is worth your time.
See One, Do One, Teach One: The Art of Becoming a Doctor: A Graphic Memoir publishes March 24 and I’ll be buying a copy.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Grace Farris chronicles her journey to becoming a practicing doctor starting right before her first year of med school all the way through to being a practicing physician. She mentions how med school is absolutely nothing like what is shown on TV shows. The author matter-of-factly tells the story of the various things her professors said during her clinical rotations which remained stuck in her mind, particularly the saying “see one, do one, teach one” during an emergency splenectomy on her surgical rotation. The author details certain patients and situations on her rotations and residency.
Farris is also an artist and illustrated this graphic novel. During an interview with a hospitalist group, the interviewer suggested she do a comic in graphic medicine since she wrote a comic strip in college. Apparently, she thought about his suggestion and wrote this graphic novel. Where she found the time to do so with her career, husband and children is beyond me!
The only flaw was that it ended rather abruptly. I would have liked to see some of her experiences post-residency graduation. The timeline jumps from her residency graduation in 2011 to present day 2025. What happened in the gaps between post-residency and fellowship and fellowship to practicing doctor? I’m sure there were some memorable stories to share particularly during the COVID period.
As a mother of a son who traveled down a similar path to becoming a doctor, it provided me with more information than what I was able to drill out from my son, lol. Any student who is remotely interested in becoming a doctor or a parent of potential medical student should read this graphic novel to provide them with general expectations. It was extremely informative, outlining the years in med school, residency, and fellowship. The illustrations were lovely, simple and lightly sketched with muted colors.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a review copy.
Rated 4.5 stars.
Farris is also an artist and illustrated this graphic novel. During an interview with a hospitalist group, the interviewer suggested she do a comic in graphic medicine since she wrote a comic strip in college. Apparently, she thought about his suggestion and wrote this graphic novel. Where she found the time to do so with her career, husband and children is beyond me!
The only flaw was that it ended rather abruptly. I would have liked to see some of her experiences post-residency graduation. The timeline jumps from her residency graduation in 2011 to present day 2025. What happened in the gaps between post-residency and fellowship and fellowship to practicing doctor? I’m sure there were some memorable stories to share particularly during the COVID period.
As a mother of a son who traveled down a similar path to becoming a doctor, it provided me with more information than what I was able to drill out from my son, lol. Any student who is remotely interested in becoming a doctor or a parent of potential medical student should read this graphic novel to provide them with general expectations. It was extremely informative, outlining the years in med school, residency, and fellowship. The illustrations were lovely, simple and lightly sketched with muted colors.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a review copy.
Rated 4.5 stars.
February 25, 2026
As someone who had thought about medical school at one point, I did not necessarily learn anything new regarding that process. However, I think the author did a great job of explaining not just the process of med school and how each year functions for students, but she also went into detail about residency and possible internship years and I think many people will come out with a greater appreciation for all the time doctors put into their craft. I was also very pleased to see the author mentioning issues within the medical field such as lack of insurance, racial bias, and misogyny because it often feels like doctors can gloss over these issues as a way to try to separate themselves from this, but Dr. Farris was not afraid to say that she knows these are issues in the field and that she can sometimes play a part in them. But the way she is dedicated to talking about it makes me hopeful that the newer doctors will continue this conversation and work towards eliminating these issues. The one thing I was not a fan of was the illustration style, but I feel like it worked for this book, so I can’t really fault it for that. Overall, I think this graphic memoir provided great insight into the long process of becoming a doctor and I think many people will find it of great use.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for access to this ARC.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for access to this ARC.
April 21, 2026
What makes a doctor? This is a graphic novel that tells the story about the author’s journey to becoming a doctor. Years of study, hard graft, joys, pain, scrubs, cadavers, births, deaths and the entire range of human emotions. The journey to becoming a doctor is not an easy one and this graphic novel shows this.
I did enjoy reading this but I thought the colouring was a bit dull. There were times when I thought the story was dragging and it began to feel like a long slog, but perhaps the training felt like that as well. Anyone thinking about training as a doctor should definitely read this book.
There were parts of this graphic novel that fascinated me, such as the ob-gyn department and the way in which some of the medical equipment looked like instruments of torture. It was also fascinating to see the way mothers are mostly held responsible for the health of their children in a way that fathers aren’t. In fact the fathers seemed to be absent. In any case this glimpse into the world of medical training is well worth a read.
Copy provided via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
I did enjoy reading this but I thought the colouring was a bit dull. There were times when I thought the story was dragging and it began to feel like a long slog, but perhaps the training felt like that as well. Anyone thinking about training as a doctor should definitely read this book.
There were parts of this graphic novel that fascinated me, such as the ob-gyn department and the way in which some of the medical equipment looked like instruments of torture. It was also fascinating to see the way mothers are mostly held responsible for the health of their children in a way that fathers aren’t. In fact the fathers seemed to be absent. In any case this glimpse into the world of medical training is well worth a read.
Copy provided via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
April 24, 2026
This graphic memoir on medical training is spot on; author Dr. Grace Farris nails it! This book is incredibly readable and relatable- I feel seen! She covers the ups and downs of medical school, residency and a bit beyond. The art is nice with pleasant pastel coloring and easy-to-read text that feels personal like a handwritten illustrated diary. This would make a perfect gift for anyone on the medicine career path or those who are established in the field and want to savor the nostalgia. The only negative thing I can say is that ophthalmoscope is misspelled on page 80, which is to say this book is otherwise 100% accurate in my eyes. Congratulations to Dr. Farris on successfully consolidating her training into <300 pages that left me wanting more. What a pleasure and privilege to read this book that had me smiling the whole way through with a few laughs and even tears along the way. I borrowed this book from the public library but will likely purchase a copy for my bookshelf and another for the workroom mini library.
April 19, 2026
See One, Do One, Teach One is tender, funny, honest, and absolutely beautiful in every sense of the word. Grace Farris has created something genuinely special with this graphic memoir, using her iconic pastel illustrations to bring the gruelling, joyful, bewildering journey of becoming a doctor to vivid life.The cadaver labs, the thirty-hour shifts, the endless mnemonics, the racism and sexism woven into the healthcare system — Farris doesn't look away from any of it. And yet the book never feels heavy because her voice and her art carry such warmth throughout. The moments of joy a first correct diagnosis, matching at a top residency, falling in love hit all the harder for the honesty surrounding them.What stays with me most is how deeply human this book is. Not just about medicine, but about identity, resilience, and what it means to truly show up for another person. A gorgeous and important read. 🩺🎨💙
April 16, 2026
By nature, I've always been a curious person--my ex-husband called me "nosy," so be it!--and so I've always been fascinated by what draws someone to a their career, and the road traveled to achieve that goal. Dr. Grace Farris tells that story in a charming manner, with simple drawings in muted colors. Her first year of study, her clinical year, her residency, and the ultimate specialty she decides on and why. Her thoughts on the psychiatry clinical fascinated me. Along the way, she falls in love and other life happens. I really admire her quiet, steady efforts as she realizes her dream. Her youthfulness and (apparent) kindness reminds me a lot of my own wonderful primary care doctor. For all graphic novel and memoir fans, this is a delight.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I really enjoy books about professions I thought about when I was younger, but knew nothing about. This graphic novel is informative with some humor and a good sense of connection. The story and experience is easy to follow.
Reading "See One, Do One, Teach One" helped me understand the show "The Pitt" a lot more. It provided lots of clarity of what the difference between residents and attendings, all the experience doctors get through their years of schooling, and see all the opportunities students have to find their specialty.
Highly recommend this graphic novel!
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Reading "See One, Do One, Teach One" helped me understand the show "The Pitt" a lot more. It provided lots of clarity of what the difference between residents and attendings, all the experience doctors get through their years of schooling, and see all the opportunities students have to find their specialty.
Highly recommend this graphic novel!
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
See One, Do One, Teach One really brought home just how long and demanding the path to becoming a doctor is, and how deeply imposter syndrome can linger along the way. The story felt honest and grounded, especially in how it shows self-doubt not as something that disappears, but as something the protagonist learns to live with.
I think this would be an excellent read for students who are curious about or considering a career in medicine. I particularly loved the self-reflection around the push and pull between her interest in medicine and her love of art, and the way both identities coexist rather than cancel each other out.
I enjoyed the drawing style. I’m always drawn to graphic novels that tell contemporary, authentic stories like this one.
ARC via NetGalley
I think this would be an excellent read for students who are curious about or considering a career in medicine. I particularly loved the self-reflection around the push and pull between her interest in medicine and her love of art, and the way both identities coexist rather than cancel each other out.
I enjoyed the drawing style. I’m always drawn to graphic novels that tell contemporary, authentic stories like this one.
ARC via NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
⭐ 5
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This was such a nostalgic read. I entered PA school 10 years ago and this memoir brought back so many feelings and memory. In some ways, medical training is a universal experience. We all have long didactic hours and even longer clinical rotations. The patients are equally crazy and grateful. And women are constantly apologizing for not shaving before a pelvic exam (seriously, why do people feel the need to do this?).
If you have any interest in the medical profession, or are someone who has gone through it themselves, then I think you'll enjoy this graphic memoir. I loved every panel.
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This was such a nostalgic read. I entered PA school 10 years ago and this memoir brought back so many feelings and memory. In some ways, medical training is a universal experience. We all have long didactic hours and even longer clinical rotations. The patients are equally crazy and grateful. And women are constantly apologizing for not shaving before a pelvic exam (seriously, why do people feel the need to do this?).
If you have any interest in the medical profession, or are someone who has gone through it themselves, then I think you'll enjoy this graphic memoir. I loved every panel.
April 19, 2026
As someone obsessed with shows like “The Pitt” but no aptitude to actually become a medical professional, this was an interesting look at the rigorous and grueling training it takes to become a doctor. I think in times when so many people reject science or dismiss doctors’ expertise, learning about all they go through to achieve that title is important. Are they perfect? No, doctors are only humans and perfectly capable of harboring biases, racism and misogyny. But reading books like this also help me feel a little more comfortable about seeking care, because these professionals are there to help. And they really don’t care if you have shaved! 😆
April 26, 2026
I feel like between this and The Pitt, I'm basically qualified to be a doctor now.
Except not really, because I have zero interest in that and this graphic memoir from Grace Farris shows just how grueling and overwhelming the process of med school can be. Her version is also very rewarding - I loved it when she finally figured out her speciality - but it doesn't pull any punches about the grief and exhaustion and misogyny baked into the process. Her illustrations are simple, but effective. If I *was* going to med school, I would find this whole book to be very comforting to know that I wasn't alone.
Except not really, because I have zero interest in that and this graphic memoir from Grace Farris shows just how grueling and overwhelming the process of med school can be. Her version is also very rewarding - I loved it when she finally figured out her speciality - but it doesn't pull any punches about the grief and exhaustion and misogyny baked into the process. Her illustrations are simple, but effective. If I *was* going to med school, I would find this whole book to be very comforting to know that I wasn't alone.
April 28, 2026
I love Farris's comics on Instagram and was happy to see that she wrote a graphic memoir about becoming a medical doctor. Sometimes memoirs make me think I can do the hard thing the author is describing and sometimes they are a humbling reminder of what I could not begin to do. Somehow this is both, as she makes medical training seem doable and accessible in spite of the sexism and hazing, but with the clarity of how hard it is and how hard she worked to get there. Farris is a bad-ass and I am awed that she's such a talented artist (and funny person, in general, especially now that I am fully Weekend Mom) in addition to being a highly skilled and capable doctor.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
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I received an electronic ARC from W. W. Norton & Company through NetGalley.
Farris takes readers through her first thoughts about medical school through the whole experience. From year 1 through graduation and on, we see a realistic picture of what life was like for her. I appreciated the humorous touch and the reality of dealing with so many concerns and illnesses. The realistic way she portrayed losing patients was heartbreaking along with the joy of healing and sending them home.
Well thought out and definitely worth the read.
I received an electronic ARC from W. W. Norton & Company through NetGalley.
Farris takes readers through her first thoughts about medical school through the whole experience. From year 1 through graduation and on, we see a realistic picture of what life was like for her. I appreciated the humorous touch and the reality of dealing with so many concerns and illnesses. The realistic way she portrayed losing patients was heartbreaking along with the joy of healing and sending them home.
Well thought out and definitely worth the read.
March 22, 2026
It’s no secret I really enjoy graphic novels and read a good number every year. I’ve read a few graphic memoirs, and found that they present a great medium to transmit the author’s story, and I think it’s even more special when they are also the illustrator.
I was particularly attracted to this story because it is the memoir of a fellow physician, as she goes through Medical School and then Residency, that happens to be the same specialty I also did.
Because of this I found the story to be extremely relatable and it had me reminiscing about my own experiences, the good ones, the not so good ones and even the ugly ones.
Medical school and medical residency are not easy, for a myriad of reasons, not only in time commitment, the endless list of sacrifices in the personal life, physical and mental health, and even the monetary costs it comes with. And the author doesn’t shy away from presenting all these aspects.
The artwork is beautiful, clean with attractive pastel colors, that help transmit a clear story arc with all the emotions.
I think this is a great memoir for anyone interested in how medical training works, HS and college students interested in going into medicine; anyone who has ever wondered what training to be a doctor is like, even fans of tv medical dramas, or have family or friends in the medical field…
Overall, it’s worth a read
I received a digital advance copy for review via NetGalley, all opinions are my own.
I was particularly attracted to this story because it is the memoir of a fellow physician, as she goes through Medical School and then Residency, that happens to be the same specialty I also did.
Because of this I found the story to be extremely relatable and it had me reminiscing about my own experiences, the good ones, the not so good ones and even the ugly ones.
Medical school and medical residency are not easy, for a myriad of reasons, not only in time commitment, the endless list of sacrifices in the personal life, physical and mental health, and even the monetary costs it comes with. And the author doesn’t shy away from presenting all these aspects.
The artwork is beautiful, clean with attractive pastel colors, that help transmit a clear story arc with all the emotions.
I think this is a great memoir for anyone interested in how medical training works, HS and college students interested in going into medicine; anyone who has ever wondered what training to be a doctor is like, even fans of tv medical dramas, or have family or friends in the medical field…
Overall, it’s worth a read
I received a digital advance copy for review via NetGalley, all opinions are my own.
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April 8, 2026Hi!
Your story really stood out to me. The way you write makes the scenes easy to imagine visually, which is always exciting from an artist’s perspective.
I’m a commission artist who focuses on book covers, character illustrations, and visual storytelling. If you ever consider getting custom artwork for your story, I’d love to help create something unique for it.
If you’d like to see examples of my work, you can reach me anytime on Discord (Discord: elsaa_uwu) Instagram: elsaa.uwu.
All the best,
Elsa
Your story really stood out to me. The way you write makes the scenes easy to imagine visually, which is always exciting from an artist’s perspective.
I’m a commission artist who focuses on book covers, character illustrations, and visual storytelling. If you ever consider getting custom artwork for your story, I’d love to help create something unique for it.
If you’d like to see examples of my work, you can reach me anytime on Discord (Discord: elsaa_uwu) Instagram: elsaa.uwu.
All the best,
Elsa
April 21, 2026
This is a lovely graphic memoir about becoming a doctor, starting with pre-med classes, and ending with a residency in a Boston hospital. It was simple in the way each level of advancement was explained, but there was also an undercurrent of heart and of how all the apprehension about whether it was the right career decision came together. This is perfect for fans of Lucy Knisley's graphic memoirs. This might also be a good read for those who like the current TV program The Pitt, although the novel's grittiness is implied rather than graphic.
Review of advance copy received from Author
We received an advanced copy of this to our medicine chiefs' office!
Many vignettes in this are vividly relatable, both medical (joy, pressure, absurdity), but also life (guilt with non-medical partner, long-distance, juxtaposition of medical training and a wedding).
In medical school, I often wished for the tools to explain this experience to my non-medical family or partner. This would have done the job wonderfully.
Many vignettes in this are vividly relatable, both medical (joy, pressure, absurdity), but also life (guilt with non-medical partner, long-distance, juxtaposition of medical training and a wedding).
In medical school, I often wished for the tools to explain this experience to my non-medical family or partner. This would have done the job wonderfully.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you W. W. Norton & Company for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
This was a fascinating topic, and this memoir was an excellent way to view a side of medicine that we outsiders do not see, without all the glamour of a TV show.
The art style was simple, but effective. This would be a fine addition to any library's adult graphic novel collection.
This was a fascinating topic, and this memoir was an excellent way to view a side of medicine that we outsiders do not see, without all the glamour of a TV show.
The art style was simple, but effective. This would be a fine addition to any library's adult graphic novel collection.
December 25, 2025
This was such a fantastic read. I loved reading about Grace's journey through medical school and residency while also navigating her personal life. The comics were great and paired well with her words. It was interesting to see the steps involved in becoming a doctor. There were some heartbreaking parts, as the book mentioned deaths, but it was also powerful and beautiful the way Farris discussed this sensitive topic.
*Thank you, NetGalley, for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.*
*Thank you, NetGalley, for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.*
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This book does such a good job humanizing what feels like an inhumane or intangible process, something that non-doctors look at with only a vague understanding without any nuance. This provides the nuances of becoming a doctor and the depths of humanity that need to be stifled and embraced to survive.
Thanks for the ARC
Thanks for the ARC
February 8, 2026
Thank you W. W. Norton & Company and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this book. This is a behind-the-scene look at what it takes to become a doctor while trying to have some personal life as well as other interests (art) and the way Grace managed to balance it all. A very insightful and quick read.
Review of advance copy received from Goodreads Giveaways
So glad the author was able to find a creative outlet with art again. I know she wrote this about a time before iPhones (loved the technology references) but I am sure the misogyny of the healthcare field is still present. As a female in tech, I really related to those references.
March 25, 2026
This was a really impressive and beautiful portrait of life in medicine and the journey of becoming a doctor. It is very resonant, funny, and poignant. Thank you, Grace, for sharing this with the world!
April 16, 2026
See One, Do One, Teach One" (often associated with Dr. William Stewart Halsted) is a foundational medical adage outlining a three-stage apprenticeship model for mastering procedural skills. It emphasizes learning through observation, hands-on practice, and teaching others to ensure competency.
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