First published 1993
Jess M. Brallier opens the world of medical practice through the voices of those who live it daily. This collection brings together wit from physicians, patients, and healthcare workers who find humor in the most serious situations. The book spans the entire spectrum of medical experience, from the examination room to the operating theater. Brallier draws quotations about everything from aging and exercise to surgery and medical ethics. Dentists share their observations alongside psychiatrists and researchers. The collection captures both the absurdity and wisdom found in hospitals, where life and death decisions mix with human folly. Patients offer their perspectives on illness and recovery while doctors reveal the realities behind their white coats. The book explores how medical professionals cope with disease and death through humor. At its heart, this compilation shows how laughter serves as medicine for both healers and the healed.
Genres: medical, humor, non-fiction
Vibes: humorous, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, slice-of-life
284 pages · Hardcover · Running Pr Book Pub