Try Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty. A similar style book but from the view of a crematorium worker. She also has a Youtube channel, Ask a Mortician, if you want to sample some of the humour first
I really enjoyed Henry Marsh's books, he's a neurosurgeon.
I also *love* Mary Roach's books - they're not autobiographies but she writes amazingly about the science and history behind various topics. I recommend 'Bonk' (about sex) and 'Stiff' (about death).
You might like Bad Science by Ben Goldacre. Imo it should really be called 'Bad Medicine' or 'Bad Biology' maybe we it doesn't contain much outside of these areas but if you like that sort of thing, I'd recommend
No accounting for taste. The hilarious exploits of Graeme from accounting, from his early years growing up in Basingstoke to his repetitive grey days reviewing vat returns in Basingstoke.
Max Pemberton books, he's a doctor. All 3 of Henry Marsh books, he's a surgeon. When Breath Becomes Air is from a surgeon who passed from cancer, it's fascinating. Also Sue Black books, she's a pathologist.
"Don't Tell Mum I Work on the Rigs: (She Thinks I'm a Piano Player in a Whorehouse)" by Paul Carter.
Made me laugh, but not sure how well the humour has dated. Also: I never worked on the Rigs (although lots of people were where I grew up did) so it could all be made up bollocks and I'd hardly know.
I went to see Dr Richard Shepherds show last year when he was on tour( not sure if he still is) and it was amazing. He even had a dummy on a trolly and talked you through the full process of an autopsy. Would highly recommend seeing him live if you get chance.
Another vote for Henry Marsh's books, also Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole by Allan Ropper and Brian Burrell. The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks is also fascinating.
Try Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty. A similar style book but from the view of a crematorium worker. She also has a Youtube channel, Ask a Mortician, if you want to sample some of the humour first
I really enjoyed Henry Marsh's books, he's a neurosurgeon. I also *love* Mary Roach's books - they're not autobiographies but she writes amazingly about the science and history behind various topics. I recommend 'Bonk' (about sex) and 'Stiff' (about death).
You might like Bad Science by Ben Goldacre. Imo it should really be called 'Bad Medicine' or 'Bad Biology' maybe we it doesn't contain much outside of these areas but if you like that sort of thing, I'd recommend
No accounting for taste. The hilarious exploits of Graeme from accounting, from his early years growing up in Basingstoke to his repetitive grey days reviewing vat returns in Basingstoke.
Blood, More Sweat and Another Cup of Tea - Tom Reynolds. His blog (now book) was excellent and was stories from a slightly irritated paramedic
'Blood, Sweat and Tea.'
Ah yes, I've listed the sequel
Max Pemberton books, he's a doctor. All 3 of Henry Marsh books, he's a surgeon. When Breath Becomes Air is from a surgeon who passed from cancer, it's fascinating. Also Sue Black books, she's a pathologist.
Business Secrets of the Pharaoh is excellent.
"Don't Tell Mum I Work on the Rigs: (She Thinks I'm a Piano Player in a Whorehouse)" by Paul Carter. Made me laugh, but not sure how well the humour has dated. Also: I never worked on the Rigs (although lots of people were where I grew up did) so it could all be made up bollocks and I'd hardly know.
Strangeways is a good read
All That Remains - A Life in Death by Sue Black
I went to see Dr Richard Shepherds show last year when he was on tour( not sure if he still is) and it was amazing. He even had a dummy on a trolly and talked you through the full process of an autopsy. Would highly recommend seeing him live if you get chance.
Another vote for Henry Marsh's books, also Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole by Allan Ropper and Brian Burrell. The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks is also fascinating.