Description
Discover the poignant insights of Seamus O'Mahony in 'The Ministry of Bodies,' a compelling exploration of life and death within a modern hospital. This award-winning author, renowned for his works like 'The Way We Die Now,' delves into the complex realities faced by patients and medical professionals alike. O'Mahony’s trade paperback, released in 2022 by Bloomsbury, addresses the often unseen challenges within the healthcare system, presenting the sobering yet humorous anecdotes that accompany the healing process. Through sharp wit and unflinching honesty, he reveals the absurdities of hospital life—from the bureaucratic hurdles to the moral dilemmas that arise in a place where people come seeking cures or comfort in their final moments. 'The Ministry of Bodies' is not just another memoir; it’s a collective biography of the hospital experience that invites readers into the chaotic yet sacred spaces of healing. With a unique blend of humor and compassion, this book resonates deeply with anyone who has ever navigated the complex world of healthcare. Whether you are a medical professional, a patient, or simply a curious reader, this insightful examination of modern medicine is sure to leave a lasting impression. Order your brand new copy today and explore the intricate tapestry of life in the ministry where bodies are treated, cared for, and sometimes let go. Delivery information: Expect timely shipping and careful packaging to ensure your purchase arrives in pristine condition.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781838931933
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
Life and death in a modern hospital, from Seamus O'Mahony, the award-winning author of The Way We Die Now and Can Medicine Be Cured?
Seamus O'Mahony charts the realities of work in the 'ministry of bodies', that huge complex where people come to be cured and to die. From unexpected deaths to moral quandaries and bureaucratic disasters, O'Mahony documents life in the halls and wards that all of us will visit at some point in our lives with his characteristic wit and dry and unsentimental intelligence.
Absurd general emails, vain and self-promoting specialists, the relentless parade of self-destructive drinkers and drug users, the comical expectations of baffled patients- this is not a conventional medical memoir, but the collective biography of one of our great modern institutions the general hospital through the eyes of a brilliant writer, who happens to be a doctor.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781838931933
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Description:
Life and death in a modern hospital, from Seamus O'Mahony, the award-winning author of The Way We Die Now and Can Medicine Be Cured?
Seamus O'Mahony charts the realities of work in the 'ministry of bodies', that huge complex where people come to be cured and to die. From unexpected deaths to moral quandaries and bureaucratic disasters, O'Mahony documents life in the halls and wards that all of us will visit at some point in our lives with his characteristic wit and dry and unsentimental intelligence.
Absurd general emails, vain and self-promoting specialists, the relentless parade of self-destructive drinkers and drug users, the comical expectations of baffled patients- this is not a conventional medical memoir, but the collective biography of one of our great modern institutions the general hospital through the eyes of a brilliant writer, who happens to be a doctor.