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Fragile Lives

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SKU: 9780008196783

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Experience the extraordinary in “Fragile Lives,” a poignant memoir by world-renowned heart surgeon Stephen Westaby. Shortlisted for the Costa Biography Prize and a Sunday Times No.2 bestseller, this gripping account delves into Westaby’s most remarkable and moving cases. Witness the dedication and skill required to navigate life and death in heart surgery, ISBN: 9780008196783.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780008196783
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 198 mm
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 248 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0008196788
  • Publisher Date: 11 Jan 2018
  • Depth: 21
  • No of Pages: 320
  • Spine Width: 29 mm
  • Width: 129 mm

14 reviews for Fragile Lives

  1. Tejas Rawat –

    An intense and moving book. Some medical jargon was difficult to follow. Overall, a powerful story.

  2. Satyaman Shukla –

    Good stories but a little too self-congratulatory at times. Some readers might be put off.

  3. Debojyoti Sarkar –

    A raw and honest account of the challenges and triumphs of heart surgery. Highly recommend!

  4. Anuja Tripathy –

    A fascinating glimpse into the world of heart surgery. Westaby is a compelling writer, though some stories felt rushed.

  5. Anshika Vashisht –

    Gripping and emotional. I was completely absorbed in these fragile lives. A must-read for anyone interested in medicine.

  6. Lalit Kumar –

    I enjoyed reading about the various cases Westaby encountered. I felt the writing could have been better.

  7. Priyanshi –

    A well-written memoir with some incredible stories. I wish there was more focus on the patients’ perspectives.

  8. Yash Kulkarni –

    I had mixed feelings about this book. While the subject matter is fascinating, the author’s ego sometimes overshadowed the stories.

  9. Ajay Kumar –

    I was disappointed by the lack of emotional depth. Westaby’s technical skill is undeniable, but the human connection felt missing.

  10. Vaibhav Raj –

    A page-turner! I couldn’t put it down. The stories are captivating and the writing is superb. A real eye-opener.

  11. Naman Kumar –

    Amazing book! It shows about the hard work and determination needed to be a heart surgeon. Great.

  12. Rushabh Ashish Surana –

    I found this book both fascinating and disturbing. The life-and-death stakes are palpable. Highly recommended.

  13. Divya Manwani –

    Westaby’s dedication is inspiring, but at times the writing felt a bit detached. Still a worthwhile read.

  14. Ashish Kumar –

    Fragile Lives provides an insight into surgery. The book was well-written. Recommend to anyone considering surgery.

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