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Body of Work

Meditations on Mortality from the Human Anatomy Lab

Christine Montross

Experience the captivating memoir, Body of Work, which explores the relationship between a first-year medical student and her cadaver, Eve. Written by poet-turned-doctor Christine Montross, this book delves into the daily life of a medical student and the emotional impact of crossing the boundary between detachment and violating another's body. Learn about the history of cadavers and the study of anatomy through Montross's disturbing and entertaining anecdotes, as she explores the eerie beauty of the world of medicine. This mesmerizing memoir is a remarkable examination of the mysteries of the human body and our relationship with both the living and the dead.
Publish Date
2007-06-21T00:00:00.000Z
2007-06-21T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.96
ISBN
9780143113669
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