Today Was A Good Day: A Collection of Essays From The Heart Of A Neurosurgeon

by Edward Benzel

About the BookToday Was A Good A Collection of Essays From The Heart Of A Neurosurgeon features many topics that pertain to how neurosurgeons interact with others and how each of us can use introspection to modify how we are using tools and strategies such as empathy, respect, stress management, and much more.This book provides some insights into leadership, effective communication, and fulfillment from the perspective of a neurosurgeon, and it causes the reader to think about and consider many, many attributes of a leader.We all want to have a good day. This book provides strategies for achieving just that. Let’s keep thinking and strive to make who we are a better version of ourselves than the prior version.About the AuthorEdward Benzel is a human being who also happens to be a neurosurgeon. He has a wonderful family and an incredible wife. His wife is his foundation and his very best friend.Edward is the Editor-in-Chief of the journal World Neurosurgery, which provides him with a window to the audience of the world. Via this book, he is able to provide his monthly lessons to those committed to making the world a better place.

172 pages, Paperback

Published December 21, 2023

Reviews

[Steven Finkelstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

To be a neurosurgeon is something special, and very few achieve that goal. The time you put into medical school and the care you must take if you enter this very specialized area make many shy away from it who have only a casual interest. Those who take the plunge have the opportunity to hold a patient’s life in their very hands, and it’s fascinating to imagine what they must think and feel.

You no longer have to imagine it, though. This book is a collection of essays from a noted neurosurgeon who has put in many years at this highly difficult and demanding profession. The essays range from the uplifting to the sentimental. They involve such topics as leadership, cooperation, and effective communication.

[Agustina Sureda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a group of essays that a neurosurgeon has written to help people comprehend the need of taking care of our mental health and provide great advice on the subject by sharing examples of how to manage daily stressors, which are a huge part of that problem, showing real-life scenarios. Another big thing for me is how important the idea of self-improvement and reflection this book has helped me develop; I came out feeling more prepared than ever after reading some essays, and that kind of writing is hard to forget! This is definitely a book to have on your nightstand to review from time to time! I really liked it!

[Chico's Mom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comparison is the Thief of Joy

These books are a collection of essays that will help you work on yourself, like self-reflection. This collection of essays is thought-provoking and has a strong message; even with the shortness of each essay, it brings a lot of ideas to think about. I saw myself reflecting after every essay. Reading one essay/chapter daily will give you enough time to digest the information thoroughly. Being happy, contented, and thankful for what you have is one of the lessons I have learned from this book. Fulfillment brings meaning not only to your life but also to the people around you. The essay is relatable, and you can apply it to your life.

[Evelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Neurosurgery is an absolutely demanding and complex field that implies many challenges. Throughout this book, we can understand leadership, organization and diverse medical techniques.
One thing I loved about this book is that it's written first hand by a talented author Edward Benzel, who is also a respected neurosurgeon. He explains things in a pretty simple format and this makes the book accessible to any kind of reader.
The content of the book, which is extremely interesting, is divided into different essays. If I had to choose one of them, I would say the one that talks about empathy. I think it is a fundamental virtue that not everyone has, but from which wonderful things emerge.