The Knife’s Edge by Stephen Westaby |
An intimate and compelling exploration into the unique psyche of the heart surgeon, by one of the profession’s most eminent figures.
For heart surgeons, the inevitable cost of failure is death and in The Knife’s Edge, Westaby reflects on the unique mindset of those who are drawn to this exhilarating and often tragic profession. We discover the pioneers who grasped opportunities and took chances to drive innovation and save lives. Often difficult, uninhibited and fearless, theirs is a field constantly threatened by the risk of public failure.
Like those before him, Westaby refuses to draw the line in his search of a lifetime solution to problems of the heart. His determination is unerring - a steadfastness underpinned by his unusual mind. But as we glimpse into the future of cardiac surgery, for all its remarkable scientific advancement, one question remains: within the confines of socialised medical healthcare systems, how can heart surgeons - individuals often hardwired with avoidance of self-doubt, a penchant for glory and a flagrant disregard for authority - truly flourish?
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As a nurse and university lecturer with a cardio thoracic ITU background, I worked alongside many talented cardiac surgeons . This was beautifully written and narrated and really captured the intense pressure and emotional pull both personally and professionally, that working in such a highly specialist field brings. It was especially striking, hearing him describe his morning before surgery had even begun, before the child could even be brought to theatres, of what pressure he was placed under immediately beforehand. Does a concert pianist have to contend with this before going on stage? No sir. He/she does not. The daily challenge. Simply to do what is right.
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Raw......and Brilliant.
Amazing, Raw, honest true. This md is a genius.
A truly fantastic book, one of the best I have listened to, the subject matter and narrator work perfectly together, highly recommended.
Raw and Brilliant I know this tight. rope walk Between life and death Intimately well.