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Breaking & Mending

A junior doctor’s stories of compassion & burnout
By Joanna Cannon
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Breaking & Mending by Joanna Cannon is a poignant memoir exploring the challenges and emotional toll of working in the medical field. Through candid reflections on her journey as a doctor, Cannon reveals the struggles and triumphs she faced, offering insights into the human condition and the healing process. The narrative is a heartfelt testament to resilience and the profound impact of compassion in medicine.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in personal journeys, the human side of the medical profession, and stories that blend compassion with introspection. The author offers a candid and heartfelt dive into her experiences as a doctor, shedding light on both the challenges and rewards of working in the field of medicine.

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Breaking & Mending

The unforgettable memoir from the bestselling author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep and Three Things About Elsie.

The unforgettable memoir from the bestselling author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep and Three Things About Elsie

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One of the most beautiful books you will ever read - Kate Mosse

In this powerful memoir, Joanna Cannon tells her story as a junior doctor in visceral, heart-rending snapshots.

We walk with her through the wards, facing extraordinary and daunting moments: from attending her first post-mortem, sitting with a patient through their final moments, to learning the power of a well- or badly chosen word. These moments, and the small sustaining acts of kindness and connection that punctuate hospital life, teach her that emotional care and mental health can be just as critical as restoring a heartbeat.

In a profession where weakness remains a taboo, this moving, beautifully written book brings to life the vivid, human stories of doctors and patients—and shows us why we need to take better care of those who care for us.

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Breaking & Mending by Joanna Cannon is warmly praised for its frank, emotional narrative and compassionate storytelling. Reviewers commend Cannon's poignant depiction of her experiences as a junior doctor, highlighting her literary talents and insights into the human condition. The memoir's emotional depth and raw honesty offer a powerful, moving account of life in the NHS, ending on a note of hope amidst the challenges faced by healthcare professionals.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788160582

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wellcome Collection

Edition: Main

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

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Joanna Cannon is the author of the Sunday Times bestsellers, The Trouble with Goats and Sheep, which was published in fifteen languages, and Three Things About Elsie, longlisted for the Women's Prize. Her novels have sold over half a million copies in the UK alone.

Her love of narrative had always drawn her to psychiatry, but it wasn't until her thirties that she decided to go to back to university to study medicine. Before specialising in psychiatry, she rotated through a series of hospital jobs, from A&E to palliative care.

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