Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death, and Brain Surgery

Brief Overview

The book «Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death, and Brain Surgery» by Henry Marsh is a collection of autobiographical essays in which the author, an experienced British neurosurgeon, shares his professional and personal experiences. Marsh recounts complex and often dramatic cases from his practice, describing both successful surgeries and failures that led to tragic outcomes. He reflects on the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by doctors, the fragility of human life, and what it means to bear the responsibility for the life and death of patients. The book offers a profound and honest look into the world of neurosurgery, revealing that behind every medical case lies a human story.