The Facemaker
A Visionary Surgeon's Battle to Mend the Disfigured Soldiers of World War I
Lindsey Fitzharris
Discover the heroic and captivating world of The Facemaker, a true story by award-winning author Lindsey Fitzharris. Step into the shoes of pioneer plastic surgeon Harold Gillies, as he rebuilds the faces of World War I’s injured heroes and revolutionizes plastic surgery. Follow Gillies as he establishes one of the first hospitals dedicated to facial reconstruction and assembles an exceptional team of practitioners to restore not only the faces of the wounded but also their spirits. Experience the incredible courage and imagination that brings light to the darkest of times in this vivid account of how medicine becomes an art.
Publish Date
2022-06-07T00:00:00.000Z
2022-06-07T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.3
ISBN
9780374282301
Recommendations
3
Recommendations
2022-06-09T14:49:34.000Z
Book review: ‘The Facemaker,’ by @DrLindseyFitz, is a Grisly but Inspiring Story of Surgery During World War I via @nytimesbooks – source2022-04-22T13:55:55.000Z
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"[A]lthough the book is packed with fascinating information, it read as easily as a novel...it is really inspiring and beautifully written." – source