This is Going to Hurt

Name: This is Going to Hurt
Brand: Pan Macmillan
SKU: 9781509899470
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Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor

By Adam Kay

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In This is Going to Hurt, Adam Kay provides a candid, humorous, and poignant account of his experiences as a junior doctor in the NHS. Through diary entries, he reveals the highs and lows of hospital life, offering a raw and insightful look at the challenges faced by medical professionals.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a witty and candid inside look at the life of a junior doctor. It's filled with humour, raw emotion, and real-life anecdotes that provide a deeply human perspective on the medical profession.

This is Going to Hurt

The often hilarious, at times horrifying and occasionally heartbreaking diaries of a former junior doctor, and the story of why he decided to hang up his stethoscope

The often hilarious, at times horrifying and occasionally heartbreaking diaries of a former junior doctor, and the story of why he decided to hang up his stethoscope

Description

This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay takes you on an eye-opening, heart-wrenching, and often hysterical journey through the gruelling life of a junior doctor working in the NHS. The book is based on Kay's private diaries, penned during endless shifts, sleepless nights, and missed weekends, revealing the raw realities of a profession that is both incredibly demanding and deeply rewarding.

From chaotic days filled with unexpected emergencies to the quiet moments of triumph and despair, Adam Kay shares a candid and unfiltered account of the trials and tribulations faced by medical professionals. Readers are immersed in an environment where life-and-death decisions are made under immense pressure, all while dealing with a relentless influx of patients and the often absurd challenges of hospital bureaucracy. Through his witty and incisive writing, Kay manages to turn his experiences into a narrative that is not only enlightening but also deeply engaging.

The book highlights the physical and emotional toll exacted on healthcare workers, offering a poignant reflection on their unyielding dedication and resilience. Despite the serious subject matter, Kay's dark humour and sharp observations bring levity to the narrative, making it both an entertaining and thought-provoking read.

The accolades for This is Going to Hurt are well-deserved. It was the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller for over eight months and won an unprecedented four National Book Awards, including Book of the Year, Non-Fiction Book of the Year, New Writer of the Year, and the Zoe Ball Book Club Book of the Year. Stephen Fry aptly describes it as being 'painfully funny,' with the pain and the funniness combining to create something profoundly good, noble, and loveable.

This special edition includes additional diary entries and a new afterword by the author, offering even more insights and reflections. Adam Kay’s poignant and hilarious memoir is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the vulnerability, strength, and humanity behind the healthcare profession.

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Adam Kay's memoir, This is Going to Hurt, is widely praised for its blend of humour and heartbreak. Reviewers highlight its laugh-out-loud anecdotes alongside deeply moving and often harrowing accounts from his time as a junior doctor in the NHS. The book is commended for its poignant insights into the challenges faced by medical professionals, capturing both the absurdities and the noble aspects of the health service. Critics agree it's an eye-opening, essential read that balances levity with critical social commentary.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509899470

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Picador

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 218g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Adam Kay is a writer and script editor for TV and film. During his transition from doctor to writer he established himself as a musical comedian as frontman of Amateur Transplants, achieving great success and over 20 million YouTube hits. He lives in London.