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This is Going to Hurt: The Bestselling Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor

This is Going to Hurt: The Bestselling Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor

Author:
Adam Kay
Read by:
Adam Kay
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Book
208
Narrator
48
Release Date
September 7, 2017
Duration
5 hours 47 minutes
Summary
Read by the author, Adam Kay.

The multi-million copy bestseller
Book of the Year at The National Book Awards

‘Painfully funny. The pain and the funniness somehow add up to something entirely good, entirely noble and entirely loveable.' - Stephen Fry

Welcome to the life of a junior doctor: 97-hour weeks, life and death decisions, a constant tsunami of bodily fluids, and the hospital parking meter earns more than you.

Scribbled in secret after endless days, sleepless nights and missed weekends, Adam Kay's This is Going to Hurt provides a no-holds-barred account of his time on the NHS front line. Hilarious, horrifying and heartbreaking, this diary is everything you wanted to know – and more than a few things you didn't – about life on and off the hospital ward.

Sunday Times Number One Bestseller for over eight months and winner of a record FOUR National Book Awards: Book of the Year, Non-Fiction Book of the Year, New Writer of the Year and Zoe Ball Book Club Book of the Year.

This edition includes extra diary entries and a new afterword by the author.
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What listeners say
The audiobook received high praise for its insightful and humorous portrayal of life as a healthcare worker. Listeners appreciated the authentic narration and the balance of levity with serious themes. The storytelling was described as both entertaining and thought-provoking, offering a stark look at the realities of the NHS. Many found the audiobook eye-opening regarding systemic issues within healthcare. Overall, it was considered a compelling and memorable listening experience.
Profile Avatar Lillybeth M. Oct 2022

Yup, it's all I expected with the weird, gory stories I hoped for. I'll give it another listen as it's pretty entertaining, but also gives insight into the life of a doctor and the unfairness of serving others while your own life and family goes neglected. :-(

Profile Avatar Christine D. Oct 2019

Hilarious in parts, written by a man with a passion for his patients and the NHS but the system let him down - too much pressure on all points and something/someone had to give. I thank hm for his insights into the NHS and the time he worked for it and us, I hope life is better now.

Profile Avatar Josie R. Aug 2019

Couldn’t recommend this book more - so good.

Profile Avatar Hayley P. Aug 2024

Well told stories giving insight into the world of medicine

Profile Avatar Lyndsey L. Jul 2023

I absolutely loved this book. It was the perfect balance of sharp whit and humour, balanced with raw emotion. Adam narrating the book was invaluable. Made it all the more authentic for me. We hear about soldiers having PTSD, this book highlighted the traumas frontline health care workers deal with day to day and are supposed to be able to bounce back. A stark insight into the reality of working on the front line for the NHS. Eye opening and provided a great insight into the enormity of the NHS crisis we are in. I hope the powers that be read have read and take on board some excellent points raised at the end.

Profile Avatar Dinnu T. Nov 2022

Funny, powerful and touching truly encapsulates the beautiful, mundane moments of working as a junior doctor.

Profile Avatar Regine L. Sep 2022

Wonderfully entertaining, really enjoyed listening to Adam Kay share his experiences as a Doctor in the UK. He has a marvellous wit!

Profile Avatar Evelyn P. Apr 2022

Enjoyed it immensely. Funny and entertaining but shocking insight into the life of doctors.

Profile Avatar Tsubaki 9. Feb 2022

wonderful book. It made me laugh and cry and I couldn't put it down. I wish there was more.

Profile Avatar Minghua Y. Aug 2021

Beautifully written and narrated. A perfect blend of utter hilarity and sheer sombreness which evokes strong sympathy for and greater understanding of the trials and tribulations of being a doctor.

Profile Avatar Simon A. Apr 2021

great insight told with even greater humour

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2020

Very Good

Profile Avatar Emma H. Jul 2020

Brilliant, hilarious, happy and sad. Truthful about the ultimate realities of being a health care worker, wrapped up in a joyful read (listen).

Profile Avatar Tracey W. Feb 2020

Loved it, thought provoking and funny

This is Going to Hurt: The Bestselling Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor

This is Going to Hurt: The Bestselling Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor

Author: Adam Kay
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