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Harvey Cushing: A Life in Surgery

Name: Harvey Cushing: A Life in Surgery
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Book Synopsis: Here is the first biography to appear in fifty years of Harvey Cushing, a giant of American medicine and without doubt the greatest figure in the history of brain surgery. Drawing on new collections of intimate personal and family papers, diaries and patient records, Michael Bliss captures Cushing's professional and his personal life in remarkable detail. Bliss paints an engaging portrait of a man of ambition, boundless, driving energy, a fanatical work ethic, a penchant for self-promotion and ruthlessness, more than a touch of egotism and meanness, and an enormous appetite for life. Equally important, Bliss traces the rise of American surgery as seen through the eyes of one of its pioneers. The book describes how Cushing, working in the early years of the 20th century, developed remarkable new techniques that let surgeons open the skull, expose the brain, and attack tumors--all with a much higher rate of success than previously known. Indeed, Cushing made the miraculous in surgery an everyday event, as he and his team compiled an astonishing record of treating more than two thousand tumors. This is the definite Cushing biography, an epic narrative of high surgical adventure, capturing the highs and lows of an extraordinary life.

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Introducing "Harvey Cushing: A Life in Surgery" - the captivating biography that unveils the extraordinary life of the greatest figure in the history of brain surgery. Written by Michael Bliss, this groundbreaking book delves into the personal and professional journey of Harvey Cushing, drawing on newly discovered personal papers, diaries, and patient records.

With meticulous research, Bliss brings to life the ambition and indomitable spirit of Cushing. This pioneering surgeon possessed boundless energy and an insatiable thirst for knowledge, making him a driving force in the field of medicine. His relentless work ethic and innovative techniques revolutionized American surgery, enabling surgeons to perform complex brain surgeries with unprecedented success rates.

In "Harvey Cushing: A Life in Surgery," Bliss masterfully intertwines the rise of American surgery with Cushing's own narrative. Through the eyes of this remarkable pioneer, readers gain insight into a transformative era in medical history. Cushing's groundbreaking methods, which involved opening the skull, exposing the brain, and treating tumors, made what was once considered miraculous an everyday occurrence.

This definitive biography encapsulates the highs and lows of Cushing's incredible life, painting a vivid picture of a man driven by passion and an insatiable hunger for life. Bliss's narrative captures the essence of Cushing's ambition, his moments of self-promotion and ruthlessness, and his profound impact on the world of surgery.

Discover the captivating journey of a medical legend and immerse yourself in the epic narrative of "Harvey Cushing: A Life in Surgery." Celebrities, medical professionals, and history enthusiasts alike cannot afford to miss this mesmerizing account of a true trailblazer in the field of medicine.

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