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elvahn's review
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
This book highlights the importance of empathy in the medical profession and calls attention to the grave harm of misdiagnoses that can result from lack of information or simply not taking the time to dive deeper into a parent's case. By the end, there is also some hope in that though sharing her story, others get access to real help, and medical science is furthered. Even the doctor who had decided she was simply "partying" too hard rather than take her symptoms more seriously (my rage boiled over reading about this man) eventually refers to her experience to direct patients to help. Part memoir, part call to action, part humane medical text(??), the author weaves us through her month of madness, using interviews, journals, and hospital footage to help complete the story. Engaging, well-done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Mental illness, Excrement, Vomit, and Dementia
indyemmajones's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Death
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug use, Excrement, Vomit, and Alcohol