Abandon

Adam Kay, a former junior doctor in the UK's National Health Service (NHS), offers a brutally honest, darkly humorous, and deeply moving...... Read More

Adam Kay, a former junior doctor in the UK's National Health Service (NHS), offers a brutally honest, darkly humorous, and deeply moving account of life on the frontlines of medicine. Through diary entries, Kay shares the grueling hours, emotional toll, and absurd moments that come with being a doctor. From bizarre patient encounters to the harrowing realities of working under immense pressure, This Is Going to Hurt exposes the challenges of modern healthcare with wit and compassion.

Why Read This Book?

• A raw, eye-opening insight into the realities of being a doctor in an overstretched healthcare system.
• Balances laugh-out-loud moments with deeply moving and heartbreaking experiences.
• Sheds light on the sacrifices medical professionals make, sparking important conversations about healthcare.
• Written in an engaging, accessible style, making complex medical topics easy to understand.
• A bestselling memoir that has resonated with millions and inspired adaptations for television.

About the Author

Adam Kay is a British writer, comedian, and former doctor. After leaving medicine, he turned to comedy and writing, using his experiences in the NHS to create insightful and entertaining works. His books, including Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas and Undoctored, continue to explore themes of medicine, humor, and personal resilience.