All That Moves Us

A pediatric neurosurgeon's powerful memoir shares the high-stakes drama of saving young lives in the medical minefield of the brain. Dr. Jay Wellons reflects on lessons learned over 25 years and thousands of operations, recounting gripping scenes of treating brave children on the threshold between life and death. An unforgettable portrait of the countless human dramas that take place in a modern children's hospital, All That Moves Us is a meditation on the marvel of life seen from under the white-hot lights of the operating room.