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Biographies & Memoirs

Explore the stories of remarkable lives in our Biographies & Memoirs section at Thryft. Discover firsthand accounts of influential figures and captivating memoirs that'll inspire and educate. Our collection is carefully curated to ensure you find the perfect narrative to delve into.

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The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down - Thryft
Anne Fadiman

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down

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"The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" is a profound exploration into the clash between two worlds - the Hmong culture's deeply rooted traditions and the stark rationality of Western medicine. Understanding this book could open your eyes to the complexities of cultural assimilation and the often overlooked nuances in healthcare. It's a must-read if you're interested in the ways in which cultural differences impact lives in very real, tangible ways.

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Duty of Care - Thryft
Dominic Pimenta

Duty of Care

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"Duty of Care" serves as an intimate journey through the eyes of a doctor entrenched in the battle against COVID-19. Its raw portrayal of the pandemic's early days captures the tension, the humanity, and the unyielding spirit of healthcare workers. Reading it may offer you a deeper appreciation for the bravery and challenges faced by those at the frontline, with the added bonus that the book's royalties support healthcare heroes.

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This Is Going to Hurt
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Adam Kay

This Is Going to Hurt

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Recommendation: If you're looking for a brutally honest and hilarious glimpse into the chaotic world of junior doctors, "This is Going to Hurt" is a must-read. Adam Kay's diary entries will have you laughing out loud one moment and wiping away tears the next. It's an eye-opening and emotional rollercoaster that sheds light on the highs and lows of life on the front lines of the NHS.

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Parts - Thryft
Dominic Pimenta

Parts

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If you're a fan of delightful laughs and charming innocence, "Parts" might just be the book to brighten your day. It's a witty and whimsical journey that captures a child's perspective on their body in a way that's both enlightening and endlessly entertaining. A perfect pick for parents and children to enjoy together!

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Little Book of Big Ideas: Medicine - Thryft
Susan Aldridge

Little Book of Big Ideas: Medicine

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If you're fascinated by how medical knowledge has evolved, this gem weaves a historical tapestry, from Hippocrates to modern pioneers. It's an enlightening read that reveals how past insights and milestones in medicine shape current practices and ethical debates. Arm yourself with this overview, and you might just become the go-to person for medical history in your circle.

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Revolutionary Medicine, Second Edition - Thryft
C. Keith Wilbur

Revolutionary Medicine, Second Edition

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If you're fascinated by how far we've come in medicine, "Revolutionary Medicine" is like stepping into a time machine. Dr. C. Keith Wilbur guides you through the raw and often astonishing practices of 18th-century healers. It's a remarkable exploration of medicine’s evolution, rich with intricate illustrations that bring the past to life. This book is perfect for anyone who loves history or has an interest in the medical field.

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Baby ER: The Heroic Doctors and Nurses Who Perform Medicine's Tiniest Miracles - Thryft
Edward Humes

Baby ER: The Heroic Doctors and Nurses Who Perform Medicine's Tiniest Miracles

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If you find yourself drawn to medical miracles and the intense, emotional rollercoaster of a hospital's neonatal ICU, "Baby ER" delivers an unfiltered glimpse. It's a testament to the tenacity of life and the medical professionals who work tirelessly to nurture it. This book could resonate deeply with your appreciation for human resilience and the intricacy of neonatal care.

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War Hospital: A True Story of Surgery and Survival
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Sheri Fink

War Hospital: A True Story of Surgery and Survival

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If you're gripped by real-life heroics and the resilience of the human spirit in the darkest of times, "War Hospital" paints an intimate picture of doctors faced with impossible choices. It's a tale that goes beyond the battlefield to explore profound moral quandaries and the limits of human compassion. Your heart will be with these medics every step of their harrowing journey.

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Pox : Genius, Madness, And The Mysteries Of Syphilis - Thryft
Deborah Hayden

Pox : Genius, Madness, And The Mysteries Of Syphilis

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Imagine looking at history's luminaries through a new lens – that's "Pox" for you. Hayden intricately weaves the untold impacts of syphilis on brilliant minds. Not only does it offer fresh biographical insights, but it also challenges how we interpret their legacies. The mix of scandal, health, and genius might just redefine your view of the past.

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Edison & The Electric Chair: A Story of Light and Death - Thryft
Mark Essig

Edison & The Electric Chair: A Story of Light and Death

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Exploring the dichotomy of innovation and ethics, this book delves into a tale of how one of history's greatest inventors, Thomas Edison, became entwined with the development of the electric chair. Beyond the intriguing story of invention, it sheds light on the social, and political intricacies of the time, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the impacts of technology on society and the moral dilemmas innovators often face.

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Doctors: The Biography of Medicine
Sherwin B. Nuland

Doctors: The Biography of Medicine

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, as it beautifully captures the key moments, theories and significant advancements in the field, through the lives of those who dedicated their lives to healing and research. Sherwin B. Nuland's style and expertise shines through in this compelling biographical masterpiece.

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Genetic Rounds: A Doctor's Encounters in the Field That Revolutionized Medicine - Thryft
Robert Marion

Genetic Rounds: A Doctor's Encounters in the Field That Revolutionized Medicine

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If you're drawn to the human side of medicine, you might find "Genetic Rounds" a compelling read. It's not every day that you get an inside look into the complexities pediatric geneticists face. Dr. Robert Marion’s experiences are rich with ethical quandaries, all delivered through narratives that showcase the resilience and challenges of his young patients. Read this for a journey into the emotional heart of a medical specialty that’s shaping our future.

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Thryft
Rebecca Skloot

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

from RM21.34 MYR

Recommendation: - "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" is a gripping and powerful true story that unveils the untold contributions of Henrietta Lacks to modern medicine. Through the lens of Henrietta's daughter Deborah, the book sheds light on the ethical and racial complexities of scientific research. It beautifully captures the human consequences of scientific discovery and the enduring legacy of Henrietta's cells, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of ethics, race, and medicine.

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Mountains Beyond Mountains : The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World - Thryft
Tracy Kidder

Mountains Beyond Mountains : The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World

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At the center of Mountains Beyond Mountains stands Paul Farmer. Doctor, Harvard professor, renowned infectious-disease specialist, anthropologist, the recipient of a MacArthur "genius" grant, world-class Robin Hood, Farmer was brought up in a bus and on a boat, and in medical school found his life’s calling: to diagnose and cure infectious diseases and to bring the lifesaving tools of modern medicine to those who need them most.Mountains Beyond Mountains takes us from Harvard to Haiti, Peru, Cuba, and Russia as Farmer changes minds and practices through his dedication to the philosophy that "the only real nation is humanity"—a philosophy that is embodied in the small public charity he founded, Partners in Health. He enlists the help of the Gates Foundation, George Soros, the U.N.’s World Health Organization, and others in his quest to cure the world. At the heart of this book is the example of a life based on hope, and on an understanding of the truth of the Haitian proverb "Beyond mountains there are mountains": as you solve one problem, another problem presents itself, and so you go on and try to solve that one too.

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When Breath Becomes Air - Thryft
Paul Kalanithi, Abraham Verghese

When Breath Becomes Air

from RM28.05 MYR

At the age of thirty-six, on the verge of completing a decade’s worth of training as a neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient struggling to live. And just like that, the future he and his wife had imagined evaporated. When Breath Becomes Air chronicles Kalanithi’s transformation from a naïve medical student “possessed,” as he wrote, “by the question of what, given that all organisms die, makes a virtuous and meaningful life” into a neurosurgeon at Stanford working in the brain, the most critical place for human identity, and finally into a patient and new father confronting his own mortality.What makes life worth living in the face of death? What do you do when the future, no longer a ladder toward your goals in life, flattens out into a perpetual present? What does it mean to have a child, to nurture a new life as another fades away? These are some of the questions Kalanithi wrestles with in this profoundly moving, exquisitely observed memoir.

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The Butchering Art : Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine - Thryft
Lindsey Fitzharris

The Butchering Art : Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine

from RM28.59 MYR

This book is perfect for those interested in medical history and the evolution of medical treatments. Fitzharris provides a detailed account of Joseph Lister's groundbreaking discovery of antiseptics as a solution to germ-based infections in surgery, changing the face of medicine forever. Readers will be transported back to the grisly world of Victorian surgery, and gain a new appreciation for our modern medical practices.

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Mountains Beyond Mountains - Thryft
Tracy Kidder

Mountains Beyond Mountains

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At the center of Mountains Beyond Mountains stands Paul Farmer. Doctor, Harvard professor, renowned infectious-disease specialist, anthropologist, the recipient of a MacArthur "genius" grant, world-class Robin Hood, Farmer was brought up in a bus and on a boat, and in medical school found his life’s calling: to diagnose and cure infectious diseases and to bring the lifesaving tools of modern medicine to those who need them most.Mountains Beyond Mountains takes us from Harvard to Haiti, Peru, Cuba, and Russia as Farmer changes minds and practices through his dedication to the philosophy that "the only real nation is humanity"—a philosophy that is embodied in the small public charity he founded, Partners in Health. He enlists the help of the Gates Foundation, George Soros, the U.N.’s World Health Organization, and others in his quest to cure the world. At the heart of this book is the example of a life based on hope, and on an understanding of the truth of the Haitian proverb "Beyond mountains there are mountains": as you solve one problem, another problem presents itself, and so you go on and try to solve that one too.

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My Stroke Of Insight - A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey - Thryft
Jill Bolte Taylor

My Stroke Of Insight - A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey

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Unabridged CDs • 5 CDs, 5 1?2 hours A brain scientist’s personal experience with a stroke and her journey to a full recovery.

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The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind : A Memoir of Madness and Recovery - Thryft
Barbara K. Lipska

The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind : A Memoir of Madness and Recovery

from RM28.12 MYR

'Oliver Sacks-meets-When Breath Becomes Air ... Barbara Lipska's remarkable story illuminates the many mysteries of our fragile yet resilient brains.' LISA GENOVA, bestselling author of Still Alice and Every Note PlayedAll we think, feel and dream, how we move, if we move, everything that makes us who we are, comes from the brain. We are the brain. So what happens when the brain fails? What happens when we lose our mind?In January 2015 renowned neuroscientist Barbara Lipska's melanoma spread to her brain. It was, in effect, a death sentence. She had surgery, radiation treatments and entered an immunotherapy clinical trial. And then her brain started to play tricks on her. The expert on mental illness - who had spent a career trying to work out how the brain operates and what happens when it fails - experienced what it is like to go mad.She began to exhibit paranoia and schizophrenia-like symptoms. She became disinhibited, completely unaware of her inappropriate behaviour. She got lost driving home from work, a journey she did every day. She couldn't remember things that had just happened to her. Small details like what she was having for breakfast became an obsession, but she ignored the fact that she was about to die. And she remembers every moment with absolute clarity.Weaving the science of the mind and the biology of the brain into her deeply personal story, this is the dramatic account of Dr Lipska's own brilliant brain gone awry.

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Thryft
Rebecca Skloot

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

from RM30.61 MYR

Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells, taken without her knowledge, became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first “immortal” human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. If you could pile all HeLa cells ever grown onto a scale, they’d weigh more than 50 million metric tons, as much as a hundred Empire State Buildings. HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine; uncovered secrets of cancer, viruses, and the atom bomb’s effects; helped lead to important advances like in vitro fertilization, cloning, and gene mapping; and have been bought and sold by the billions.Yet Henrietta Lacks remains virtually unknown, buried in an unmarked grave.Now Rebecca Skloot takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the “colored” ward of Johns Hopkins Hospital in the 1950s to stark white laboratories with freezers full of HeLa cells; from Henrietta’s small, dying hometown of Clover, Virginia — a land of wooden slave quarters, faith healings, and voodoo, to East Baltimore today, where her children and grandchildren live and struggle with the legacy of her cells.Henrietta’s family did not learn of her “immortality” until more than twenty years after her death, when scientists investigating HeLa began using her husband and children in research without informed consent. And though the cells had launched a multimillion-dollar industry that sells human biological materials, her family never saw any of the profits. As Rebecca Skloot so brilliantly shows, the story of the Lacks family, past and present, is inextricably connected to the dark history of experimentation on African Americans, the birth of bioethics, and the legal battles over whether we control the stuff we are made of.Over the decade it took to uncover this story, Rebecca became enmeshed in the lives of the Lacks family—especially Henrietta’s daughter Deborah, who was devastated to learn about her mother’s cells. She was consumed with questions: Had scientists cloned her mother? Did it hurt her when researchers infected her cells with viruses and shot them into space? What happened to her sister, Elsie, who died in a mental institution at the age of fifteen? And if her mother was so important to medicine, why couldn’t her children afford health insurance?Intimate in feeling, astonishing in scope, and impossible to put down, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks captures the beauty and drama of scientific discovery, as well as its human consequences.

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Better : A Surgeon's Notes on Performance - Thryft
Atul Gawande

Better : A Surgeon's Notes on Performance

from RM23.17 MYR

This book would be a good read for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes world of medicine. Atul Gawande's vivid stories and brutally honest insights provide a unique perspective on the struggles and triumphs of doctors striving for excellence. From battlefield surgical tents to malpractice courtrooms, this book uncovers the hidden challenges that medical professionals face and offers a blueprint for success that can be applied by anyone seeking to improve their performance in any field.

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When Breath Becomes Air - Thryft
Paul Kalanithi

When Breath Becomes Air

from RM20.14 MYR

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER‘A vital book about dying. Awe-inspiring and exquisite. Obligatory reading for the living’ Nigella LawsonAt the age of thirty-six, on the verge of completing a decade’s training as a neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, the next he was a patient struggling to live.When Breath Becomes Air chronicles Kalanithi’s transformation from a medical student asking what makes a virtuous and meaningful life into a neurosurgeon working in the core of human identity – the brain – and finally into a patient and a new father.What makes life worth living in the face of death? What do you do when when life is catastrophically interrupted? What does it mean to have a child as your own life fades away?Paul Kalanithi died while working on this profoundly moving book, yet his words live on as a guide to us all. When Breath Becomes Air is a life-affirming reflection on facing our mortality and on the relationship between doctor and patient, from a gifted writer who became both.SHORTLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZE 2017

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Being Mortal : Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End - Thryft
Atul Gawande

Being Mortal : Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End

from RM29.68 MYR

Never before has aging been such an important topic. For, even as medical advances push the boundaries of survival further each year, we have become profoundly detached from the reality of being mortal.Here, Atul Gawande outlines a story that crosses the globe, as he explores the modern experience of mortality - what it's like to get old and die, how medicine has changed this and how it hasn't, where our ideas about death have gone wrong.The systems that we have put in place to manage our mortality are manifestly failing; but, as Gawande reveals, it doesn't have to be this way. The ultimate goal, after all, is not a good death, but a good life - all the way to the very end.--back cover

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When Breath Becomes Air - Thryft
Paul Kalanithi

When Breath Becomes Air

from RM31.84 MYR

This book is a powerful reflection on the fragility of life and the pursuit of meaning in the face of mortality. Through the lens of a neurosurgeon-turned-patient, it delves into profound questions about the essence of existence. Kalanithi's eloquent writing and personal journey will leave you contemplating your own life's purpose and cherishing the moments that truly matter. A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of life and the human experience.

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With the End in Mind : How to Live and Die Well - Thryft
Kathryn Mannix

With the End in Mind : How to Live and Die Well

from RM38.86 MYR

This book is a must-read for anyone grappling with the concept of mortality. With poignant and heartwarming stories, it weaves together the experiences of different individuals facing their own mortality or dealing with the loss of loved ones. Through the author's compassionate lens, readers are guided to confront death with courage, find solace in the face of grief, and uncover hope in the darkest of times. It offers a profound perspective on the fragility and preciousness of life.

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Hidden Valley Road - Inside The Mind Of An American Family - Thryft
Robert Kolker

Hidden Valley Road - Inside The Mind Of An American Family

from RM14.19 MYR

Hidden Valley Road is a heart-wrenching true story of the Galvin family with 12 children; 6 diagnosed with schizophrenia. Robert Kolker's investigative journalistic approach uncovers a family history riddled with abuse, violence, and mental illness. It offers a unique look at the science of schizophrenia, and the advancements that continue to offer hope for future generations. This book would be a good read for anyone interested in mental health and the effects of living with schizophrenia on individuals, their families, and society as a whole.

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Emperor of All Maladies - Thryft
Siddhartha Mukherjee

Emperor of All Maladies

from RM14.19 MYR

An alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found here and here.Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and a documentary from Ken Burns on PBS, this New York Times bestseller is “an extraordinary achievement” (The New Yorker)—a magnificent, profoundly humane “biography” of cancer—from its first documented appearances thousands of years ago through the epic battles in the twentieth century to cure, control, and conquer it to a radical new understanding of its essence.Physician, researcher, and award-winning science writer, Siddhartha Mukherjee examines cancer with a cellular biologist’s precision, a historian’s perspective, and a biographer’s passion. The result is an astonishingly lucid and eloquent chronicle of a disease humans have lived with—and perished from—for more than five thousand years.The story of cancer is a story of human ingenuity, resilience, and perseverance, but also of hubris, paternalism, and misperception. Mukherjee recounts centuries of discoveries, setbacks, victories, and deaths, told through the eyes of his predecessors and peers, training their wits against an infinitely resourceful adversary that, just three decades ago, was thought to be easily vanquished in an all-out “war against cancer.” The book reads like a literary thriller with cancer as the protagonist.Riveting, urgent, and surprising, The Emperor of All Maladies provides a fascinating glimpse into the future of cancer treatments. It is an illuminating book that provides hope and clarity to those seeking to demystify cancer.

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On the Move : A Life - Thryft
Oliver Sacks

On the Move : A Life

from RM21.24 MYR

When Oliver Sacks was twelve years old, a perceptive schoolmaster wrote in his report: “Sacks will go far, if he does not go too far.” It is now abundantly clear that Sacks has never stopped going. From its opening pages on his youthful obsession with motorcycles and speed, On the Move is infused with his restless energy. As he recounts his experiences as a young neurologist in the early 1960s, first in California, where he struggled with drug addiction, and then in New York, where he discovered a long-forgotten illness in the back wards of a chronic hospital, we see how his engagement with patients comes to define his life.With unbridled honesty and humor, Sacks shows us that the same energy that drives his physical passions—weight lifting and swimming—also drives his cerebral passions. He writes about his love affairs, both romantic and intellectual; his guilt over leaving his family to come to America; his bond with his schizophrenic brother; and the writers and scientists—Thom Gunn, A. R. Luria, W. H. Auden, Gerald M. Edelman, Francis Crick—who influenced him. On the Move is the story of a brilliantly unconventional physician and writer—and of the man who has illuminated the many ways that the brain makes us human.

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The Emperor of All Maladies - Thryft
Siddhartha Mukherjee

The Emperor of All Maladies

from RM30.21 MYR

The Emperor of All Maladies is an insightful read that sheds light on the history of cancer and the pursuit of defeating it. The book provides the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the disease through the ages, and its continued impact on communities. The book also offers an in-depth look at the heroism of cancer patients and their drive to survive and thrive despite challenges. Ideal for readers interested in the history of medicine, and those who seek inspiration from life-affirming stories.

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Unnatural Causes : 'An absolutely brilliant book. I really recommend it, I don't often say that' Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2 - Thryft
Richard Shepherd

Unnatural Causes : 'An absolutely brilliant book. I really recommend it, I don't often say that' Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2

from RM40.15 MYR

This book is a gripping memoir of a forensic pathologist that narrates his journey through the most high-profile cases that he has dealt with. It provides a unique insight into the reality of forensic pathology, and how cases ranging from freak accidents to perfect murders can have a personal impact on the pathologist. This book is recommended for those seeking a thrilling true crime read that delves into the most unusual cases with a compassionate perspective.

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Mind on Fire : Shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize 2019 - Thryft
Arnold Thomas Fanning

Mind on Fire : Shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize 2019

from RM34.44 MYR

Arnold Thomas Fanning had his first experience of depression during adolescence, following the death of his mother. Some 10 years later, an up-and-coming playwright, he was overcome by mania and delusions. Thus began a terrible period in which he was often suicidal, increasingly disconnected from family and friends, sometimes in trouble with the law, and homeless in London. Drawing on his own memories, the recollections of people who knew him when he was at his worst, and medical and police records, he has produced a beautifully written, devastatingly intense account of madness—and recovery, to the point where he has not had any serious illness for over a decade and has become an acclaimed playwright. Fanning conveys the consciousness of a person living with mania, psychosis and severe depression with a startling precision and intimacy. Mind on Fire is the gripping, sometimes harrowing, and ultimately uplifting testament of a person who has visited hellish regions of the mind.

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The Emperor of All Maladies - Thryft
Siddhartha Mukherjee

The Emperor of All Maladies

from RM47.37 MYR

The Emperor of All Maladies is a highly recommended read for those interested in the history and human experience of cancer. Mukherjee recounts centuries of discoveries, setbacks, victories, and deaths, all framed within the story of the people who have lived with and battled the disease. The book offers hope for the future of cancer treatment while also acknowledging the hubris that has led medical professionals to underestimate the challenges of conquering this disease.

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Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance - Thryft
Atul Gawande

Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance

from RM32.54 MYR

"Better" is an inspiring read that pulls back the curtain on the medical profession, revealing the relentless pursuit of excellence in a world where high stakes and human limitations collide. Atul Gawande's genuine stories, combined with his introspective account as a surgeon, will not only satisfy your curiosity about the medical field but also leave you with profound respect for those who navigate its challenges daily. It's the kind of book that offers life lessons well beyond its medical context, perfect for anyone who values continuous improvement and ethical quandaries tackled with humanity.

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Being Mortal : Medicine and What Matters in the End - Thryft
Atul Gawande

Being Mortal : Medicine and What Matters in the End

from RM26.66 MYR

Recommendation: - Being Mortal is a thought-provoking book that delves into the often overlooked topic of end-of-life care. Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon, challenges the medical profession's focus on treatment and presents a compelling argument for prioritizing patients' quality of life. Through captivating storytelling and insightful research, Gawande offers alternative models of care that prioritize dignity and fulfillment in one's final days. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a profound understanding of the human experience and the importance of compassionate end-of-life care.

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Being Mortal : Medicine and What Matters in the End - Thryft
Atul Gawande

Being Mortal : Medicine and What Matters in the End

from RM25.93 MYR

Named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post , The New York Times Book Review , NPR, and Chicago Tribune, now in paperback with a new reading group guideMedicine has triumphed in modern times, transforming the dangers of childbirth, injury, and disease from harrowing to manageable. But when it comes to the inescapable realities of aging and death, what medicine can do often runs counter to what it should.Through eye-opening research and gripping stories of his own patients and family, Gawande reveals the suffering this dynamic has produced. Nursing homes, devoted above all to safety, battle with residents over the food they are allowed to eat and the choices they are allowed to make. Doctors, uncomfortable discussing patients' anxieties about death, fall back on false hopes and treatments that are actually shortening lives instead of improving them.In his bestselling books, Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon, has fearlessly revealed the struggles of his profession. Here he examines its ultimate limitations and failures―in his own practices as well as others'―as life draws to a close. Riveting, honest, and humane, Being Mortal shows how the ultimate goal is not a good death but a good life―all the way to the very end.

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War Doctor : Surgery on the Front Line - Thryft
David Nott

War Doctor : Surgery on the Front Line

from RM14.19 MYR

This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain a deep understanding of the immense courage and compassion it takes to be a surgeon in some of the most dangerous and challenging war zones. Through vivid storytelling, David Nott takes us on a journey into the heart of conflicts and natural disasters, where he performs life-saving operations under unimaginable circumstances. His dedication to helping others and his relentless pursuit of knowledge make him a true hero. Prepare to be inspired and moved to tears as you witness the remarkable resilience of the human spirit.

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When Breath Becomes Air - Thryft
Paul Kalanithi, Abraham Verghese

When Breath Becomes Air

from RM23.17 MYR

At the age of thirty-six, on the verge of completing a decade’s worth of training as a neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient struggling to live. And just like that, the future he and his wife had imagined evaporated. When Breath Becomes Air chronicles Kalanithi’s transformation from a naïve medical student “possessed,” as he wrote, “by the question of what, given that all organisms die, makes a virtuous and meaningful life” into a neurosurgeon at Stanford working in the brain, the most critical place for human identity, and finally into a patient and new father confronting his own mortality.What makes life worth living in the face of death? What do you do when the future, no longer a ladder toward your goals in life, flattens out into a perpetual present? What does it mean to have a child, to nurture a new life as another fades away? These are some of the questions Kalanithi wrestles with in this profoundly moving, exquisitely observed memoir.

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Knocking on Heaven's Door : The Path to a Better Way of Death - Thryft
Katy Butler

Knocking on Heaven's Door : The Path to a Better Way of Death

from RM30.55 MYR

This book could be a good read for someone who is interested in the ethics of end-of-life care. Katy Butler's personal experience with her family allows for an emotional and relatable account of the flaws in our modern healthcare system. Butler's investigation into the Slow Medicine movement and the importance of having difficult conversations about death could give readers a sense of empowerment and a new perspective on the inevitability of death. Overall, Knocking on Heaven's Door is a thought-provoking and insightful read.

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Being Mortal : Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End - Thryft
Atul Gawande

Being Mortal : Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End

from RM30.21 MYR

"Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande tugs at fundamental truths about human existence with a rare combination of medical insight and compassionate storytelling. If you've ever pondered the inescapable nature of aging and dying, this book not only provides a deep understanding but also offers a heartfelt exploration into how we can better navigate the final chapters of our lives. It's a profound read that could change your perspective on life, death, and the medical journey in between.

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Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole : Extraordinary Journeys into the Human Brain - Thryft
Allan H. Ropper, Brian David Burrell

Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole : Extraordinary Journeys into the Human Brain

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In this gripping book, Dr Allan Ropper takes the reader behind the scenes at Harvard Medical School's neurology unit to show how a seasoned diagnostician faces down bizarre, life-altering afflictions. Like Alice in Wonderland, Dr Ropper inhabits a world where absurdities abound: A figure skater whose body has become a ticking time-bomb, A salesman who drives around and around a roundabout, unable to get off, A college quarterback who can't stop calling the same play, A child molester who, after falling on the ice, is left with a brain that is very much dead inside a body that is very much alive, A mother of two young girls, diagnosed with ALS, who has to decide whether a life locked inside her own head is worth living, How does one begin to treat such cases, to counsel people whose lives may be changed forever? How does one train the next generation of clinicians to deal with the moral and medical aspects of brain disease? Ropper answers these questions by taking the reader into a rarefied world where lives and minds hang in the balance.

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The Undying : A Meditation on Modern Illness - Thryft
Anne Boyer

The Undying : A Meditation on Modern Illness

from RM30.02 MYR

The Undying is an illuminating exploration of sickness, mortality, and the gendered politics of illness. Through her own experience with cancer, Boyer provides a raw and honest account of the physical and emotional toll of illness on the human body and psyche. She deftly weaves together memoir, criticism, and cultural analysis to offer a nuanced perspective on the cancer industry, quackery, and the pervasive myths surrounding cancer. The Undying is a powerful reminder of the universality of illness and the importance of empathy and understanding in the face of suffering.

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The Undying : A Meditation on Modern Illness - Thryft
Anne Boyer

The Undying : A Meditation on Modern Illness

from RM18.28 MYR

The Undying could be a good read for anyone seeking a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of illness and the modern healthcare system. Anne Boyer's memoir delves into the complexities of her own battle with cancer, while also examining societal and cultural attitudes towards illness. It offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those living with illness and serves as a powerful critique of the healthcare industry.

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When Breath Becomes Air - Thryft
Paul Kalanithi, Abraham Verghese

When Breath Becomes Air

from RM32.54 MYR

At the age of thirty-six, on the verge of completing a decade’s worth of training as a neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient struggling to live. And just like that, the future he and his wife had imagined evaporated. When Breath Becomes Air chronicles Kalanithi’s transformation from a naïve medical student “possessed,” as he wrote, “by the question of what, given that all organisms die, makes a virtuous and meaningful life” into a neurosurgeon at Stanford working in the brain, the most critical place for human identity, and finally into a patient and new father confronting his own mortality.What makes life worth living in the face of death? What do you do when the future, no longer a ladder toward your goals in life, flattens out into a perpetual present? What does it mean to have a child, to nurture a new life as another fades away? These are some of the questions Kalanithi wrestles with in this profoundly moving, exquisitely observed memoir.

from RM32.54 MYR

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When Breath Becomes Air : THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER - Thryft
Paul Kalanithi

When Breath Becomes Air : THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER

from RM30.21 MYR

This book could be a good read for you if you're searching for a profound and emotional reflection on life and mortality. Paul Kalanithi's journey from a doctor to a patient offers a thought-provoking exploration of what makes life worth living in the face of death. His beautiful writing and personal insight will leave you contemplating the meaning of existence long after you turn the last page.

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Being Mortal : Medicine and What Matters in the End - Thryft
Atul Gawande

Being Mortal : Medicine and What Matters in the End

from RM26.66 MYR

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from RM26.66 MYR

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The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer - Thryft
Siddhartha Mukherjee

The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer

from RM45.01 MYR

The Emperor of All Maladies is a magnificent, profoundly humane "biography" of cancer—from its first documented appearances thousands of years ago through the epic battles in the twentieth century to cure, control, and conquer it to a radical new understanding of its essence.The story of cancer is a story of human ingenuity, resilience, and perseverance, but also of hubris, paternalism, and misperception. Mukherjee recounts centuries of discoveries, setbacks, victories, and deaths, told through the eyes of his predecessors and peers, training their wits against an infinitely , resourceful adversary.Riveting, urgent, and surprising, The Emperor of All Maladies provides a fascinating glimpse into the future of cancer treatments. It is an illuminating book that offers hope and clarity to those seeking to demystify cancer.--back cover

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The Emperor of All Maladies - Thryft
Siddhartha Mukherjee

The Emperor of All Maladies

from RM57.04 MYR

A Biography of CancerIn The Emperor of All Maladies, Siddhartha Mukherjee, doctor, researcher and award-winning science writer, examines cancer with a cellular biologist’s precision, a historian’s perspective, and a biographer’s passion. The result is an astonishingly lucid and eloquent chronicle of a disease humans have lived with – and perished from – for more than five thousand years.The story of cancer is a story of human ingenuity, resilience and perseverance, but also of hubris, arrogance and misperception, all leveraged against a disease that, just three decades ago, was thought to be easily vanquished in an all-out ‘war against cancer’. Mukherjee recounts centuries of discoveries, setbacks, victories and deaths, told through the eyes of predecessors and peers, training their wits against an infinitely resourceful adversary.From the Persian Queen Atossa, whose Greek slave cut off her malignant breast, to the nineteeth-century recipient of primitive radiation and chemotherapy and Mukherjee’s own leukemia patient, Carla, The Emperor of All Maladies is about the people who have soldiered through toxic, bruising, and draining regimes to survive and to increase the store of human knowledge.Riveting and magesterial, The Emperor of All Maladies provides a fascinating glimpse into the future of cancer treatments and a brilliant new perspective on the way doctors, scientists, philosophers and lay people have observed and understood the human body for millennia.(front flap)

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The Eighth Day Of Creation - Makers Of The Revolution In Biology - Thryft
Horace Freeland Judson

The Eighth Day Of Creation - Makers Of The Revolution In Biology

from RM26.59 MYR

In the foreword to this expanded edition of his 1979 masterpiece, Horace Freeland Judson says, "I feared I might seem the official historian of the movement"--molecular biology, that is. If by official he means "authoritative; definitive; the standard against which all others are measured" then his fears are warranted. Detailed without being overly technical, humane without being fulsome, The Eighth Day of Creation tells of molecular biology's search for the secret of life. "The drama has everything--exploration of the unknown; low comedy and urgent seriousness; savage competition, vaulting intelligence, abrupt changes of fortune, sudden understandings; eccentric and brilliant people, men of honor and of less than honor; a heroine, perhaps wronged; and a treasure to be achieved that was unique and transcendent." And in Judson this drama found its Shakespeare.

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Pox : Genius, Madness, And The Mysteries Of Syphilis - Thryft
Deborah Hayden

Pox : Genius, Madness, And The Mysteries Of Syphilis

from RM45.80 MYR

Was Beethoven experiencing syphilitic euphoria when he composed "Ode to Joy"? Did van Gogh paint "Crows Over the Wheatfield" in a fit of diseased madness right before he shot himself? Was syphilis a stowaway on Columbus's return voyage to Europe? The answers to these provocative questions are likely "yes," claims Deborah Hayden in this riveting investigation of the effects of the "Pox" on the lives and works of world figures from the fifteenth through the twentieth centuries. Writing with remarkable insight and narrative flair, Hayden argues that biographers and historians have vastly underestimated the influence of what Thomas Mann called "this exhilarating yet wasting disease." Shrouded in secrecy, syphilis was accompanied by wild euphoria and suicidal depression, megalomania and paranoia, profoundly affecting sufferers' worldview, their sexual behavior and personality, and, of course, their art. Deeply informed and courageously argued, Pox has already been heralded as a major contribution to our understanding of genius, madness, and creativity.

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The Youngest Science : Notes of a Medicine-Watcher - Thryft
M. D. Lewis Thomas

The Youngest Science : Notes of a Medicine-Watcher

from RM23.17 MYR

The eminent physician-essayist combines an account of his life as a physician, researcher, and administrator with meditations on the practice and promise of medicine

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