Do No Harm by Henry Marsh

Do No Harm by Henry Marsh

Named a Notable Book of the Year by The New York Times Book Review and The Washington Post

What is it like to be a brain surgeon? How does it feel to hold someone's life in your hands, to cut into the stuff that creates thought, feeling and reason? How do you live with the consequences of performing a potentially lifesaving operation when it all goes wrong?

With astonishing compassion and candor, leading neurosurgeon Henry Marsh reveals the fierce joy of operating, the profoundly moving triumphs, the harrowing disasters, the haunting regrets and the moments of black humor that characterize a brain surgeon's life. Do No Harm provides unforgettable insight into the countless human dramas that take place in a busy modern hospital. Above all, it is a lesson in the need for hope when faced with life's most difficult decisions.

Henry Marsh is the second American male runner to win four Olympic medals. 1988 Olympic track and field teams He finished his career with thirteen years in the top 10 3,000-meter steeplechase runners in the world, including three years as the world's best. He's also held the American record for a record-breaking nineteen years. Marsh works as a consultant with Franklin Covey, where he designed a personal and professional productivity curriculum that has been adopted by businesses all around the world. Every year, he speaks to tens of thousands of people at corporations, sales groups, and schools.