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War Doctor

Surgery on the Front Line

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War Doctor

Written by: David Nott
Narrated by: David Nott
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The Sunday Times No.1 Bestseller

‘Brave, compassionate and inspiring – it left me in floods of tears’ Adam Kay, author of This Is Going to Hurt

For more than twenty-five years, David Nott has taken unpaid leave from his job as a general and vascular surgeon with the NHS to volunteer in some of the world’s most dangerous war zones. From Sarajevo under siege in 1993, to clandestine hospitals in rebel-held eastern Aleppo, he has carried out life-saving operations and field surgery in the most challenging conditions, and with none of the resources of a major London teaching hospital.

The conflicts he has worked in form a chronology of twenty-first-century combat: Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Darfur, Congo, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Gaza and Syria. But he has also volunteered in areas blighted by natural disasters, such as the earthquakes in Haiti and Nepal.

Driven both by compassion and passion, the desire to help others and the thrill of extreme personal danger, he is now widely acknowledged to be the most experienced trauma surgeon in the world. But as time went on, David Nott began to realize that flying into a catastrophe – whether war or natural disaster – was not enough. Doctors on the ground needed to learn how to treat the appalling injuries that war inflicts upon its victims. Since 2015, the foundation he set up with his wife, Elly, has disseminated the knowledge he has gained, training other doctors in the art of saving lives threatened by bombs and bullets.

War Doctor is his extraordinary story.

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Critic Reviews

David Nott is brave, compassionate and inspiring - War Doctor is all of those things and more: a wonderful book that has left me in floods of tears. He needs a knighthood and his book needs to be in every house. (Adam Kay, author of This Is Going to Hurt)
Incredible non-fiction filled with so much humanity. You will never forget these stories. (Joanna Cannon, bestselling author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep and Three Things About Elsie)
So powerful and honest. Extraordinary. (Elizabeth Buchan, author of The New Mrs Clifton and I Can't Begin to Tell You)
One of the most brutally vivid evocations of modern warfare that you will read . . . superb, unforgettable, simply written and painfully clear . . . You are constantly amazed that men such as Nott can witness the extraordinary cruelties of the human race, so many and so foul, yet keep going. Be warned: this is a powerful but often traumatic read.
A triumph: a love letter to surgery, and to helping others in extremis. Reading it is much like being taken apart and put together again in a fascinating way. It reveals a fascinating man whose life is a lesson in what good you can do with privilege . . . I spent the entire time wishing that David Nott would become our prime minister . . . This book is neither tidy, nor easy, yet it is so important. War Doctor is a reminder that we are all in this together, and that ordinary people can do extraordinary things (Christie Watson)
Riveting . . . Nott is no ordinary doctor, as this dramatic telling of his extraordinary life makes clear (Ian Birrell)
As a surgeon myself, I can only look on what he has achieved with complete awe, overwhelmed by his heroism and compassion as much as by the world’s cruelty (Henry Marsh, author of Do No Harm)
His stories of courage and compassion in the face of seemingly certain death are breathtaking . . . If a film about his life isn't already in development, someone's missing a trick (Fiona Sturges)
A devastating account of two decades volunteering his services to some of the world's most dangerous places (Helen Brown)
A stand out memoir by a vascular surgeon in the NHS who volunteered for more than twenty years in war zones.
Extraordinary
Not only a vivid, stirring and shocking account of the two months each year that the London-based consultant NHS surgeon has spent saving lives in warzones and disasters . . . It's also a love story. It's the tale of a man driven to seek out extreme situations and try to repair the horrible damage that men inflict on other men, women and children. (Nick Curtis)
An unflinching, powerful and deeply compassionate story about pockets of humanity found in the midst of terrible atrocities. (Hannah Beckerman)
This is a book of extraordinary honesty . . . enlightening, sobering, compelling. It is a marvellous read, and education in itself (Pat Ashworth)
All stars
Most relevant
emotional
thrilling
unimaginable
David nott is a legend doctor
the way he narrated the book is also amazing

its mind-blowing

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"War Doctor: Surgery on the Front Line" by David Nott is a gripping memoir that takes readers deep into the heart of conflict zones where few dare to venture. Nott, a va add a profound depth to the narrative.

"War Doctor" is also a testament to the power of humanitarianism. Nott's unwavering dedication to saving lives, despite the immense personal risk, is truly inspiring. His efforts have not only provided critical medical care but also shone a light on the plight of those caught in the crossfire, often neglected by the international community.

The writing is straightforward yet compelling, making it accessible to a wide audience. Nott's storytelling is complemented by moments of dark humor, which provide some relief from the intense subject matter.

In summary, "War Doctor" is a powerful and moving memoir that offers a unique perspective on the front-line realities of war and the heroic efforts of those who work tirelessly to alleviate suffering. It's a book that will stay with readers long after they turn the final page, prompting reflection on the cost of conflict and the resilience of those who confront it head-on.

Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire!!!!

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