About the Author
Blake Crouch
ISBN 9781035000036
Rs. 840
Pan Macmillan
Abandon
Who it's for: Readers interested in medical memoirs and the realities of healthcare
Adam Kay, a former junior doctor in the UK's National Health Service (NHS), offers a brutally honest, darkly humorous, and deeply moving account of life on the frontlines of medicine. Through diary entries, Kay shares the grueling hours, emotional toll, and absurd moments that come with being a doctor. From bizarre patient encounters to the harrowing realities of working under immense pressure, This Is Going to Hurt exposes the challenges of modern healthcare with wit and compassion. Why Read This Book? A raw, eye-opening insight into the realities of being a doctor in an overstretched healthcare system. Balances laugh-out-loud moments with deeply moving and heartbreaking experiences. Sheds light on the sacrifices medical professionals make, sparking important conversations about healthcare. Written in an engaging, accessible style, making complex medical topics easy to understand. A bestselling memoir that has resonated with millions and inspired adaptations for television. About the Author Adam Kay is a British writer, comedian, and former doctor. After leaving medicine, he turned to comedy and writing, using his experiences in the NHS to create insightful and entertaining works. His books, including Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas and Undoctored, continue to explore themes of medicine, humor, and personal resilience.
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- Based on the author's real diary entries as a junior doctor in the UK's NHS
- Balances laugh-out-loud absurdity with heartbreaking moments
- Exposes the pressures and sacrifices of medical professionals
- Written in an engaging, accessible style
- Bestselling memoir that inspired a television adaptation
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What is the book about?
It's a memoir by Adam Kay, a former junior doctor, recounting his experiences in the NHS through diary entries, highlighting the challenges and absurdities of medical work.
Is the book humorous or serious?
It balances dark humor with moving and heartbreaking moments, offering both laugh-out-loud and emotional insights.
Who is the author?
Adam Kay is a British writer, comedian, and former doctor who left medicine to pursue writing and comedy.
What makes this book unique?
It provides a raw, insider's perspective on the NHS, shedding light on the sacrifices of medical professionals and sparking conversations about healthcare.
Has the book been adapted?
Yes, it has inspired a television adaptation.




