A Bomb in the Brain: A Heroic Tale of Science, Surgery, and Survival

by Steve Fishman

A journalist recounts his experiences as a neurosurgery patient describing the scientific principles behind the procedures he underwent and profiling the patients and doctors he encountered

Genres: Memoir

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Mish · Rating 4 out of 5]

An intense but frank story of surviving a brain hemmorage. While the story was good and the related history of surical techniques fascinating, and while overall the story is good, it is missing that last little bit to be rated 5/5. Possibly just outside my range of taste for non-fiction. However, it is a solid and well-told story and I would definitelt recommend it.

[Robin Yaklin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since I've had four surgeries for brain aneuryms I can speak with authority. This book is real. What he tells us is exactly as it happens, only he had the courage to write about it. I still don't.