This is Going to Hurt

This Is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor by Adam Kay is a brutally honest, laugh-out-loud funny, and deeply moving memoir that reveals the reality of life on the front lines of medicine. Based on the diaries Kay kept during his time as a junior doctor in the NHS, the book offers a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the daily challenges, absurdities, and heartbreaks faced by those in the medical profession.

Told in short, sharp entries, the book is filled with hilarious anecdotes, unbelievable patient encounters, and moments of profound emotional intensity. Kay's witty, self-deprecating style contrasts powerfully with the emotional weight of the stories he tells, offering both entertainment and serious reflection on the sacrifices made by healthcare workers.

As well as being a personal story, this memoir is a powerful critique of the pressures placed on medical staff, and a love letter to the resilience of those who work tirelessly to care for others.

Product Details:

• Author: Adam Kay

• Format: Paperback

• Publisher: Picador

• Publication Date: 7 September 2017

• Pages: 288

• Dimensions: 23.5 cm x 15.2 cm x 2.3 cm

This Is Going to Hurt is a must-read for anyone curious about the realities of modern healthcare—equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, it leaves a lasting impression.