From the Publisher
“Magnificent! I enjoyed every twist through time of this beguiling reminder of how far we’ve come in medicine—and how far we still have to go.”
—Susannah Cahalan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire
“This is a book filled with extraordinary tales of extraordinary personalities. It’s accurate, clear sighted, well written, and . . . cuts through myth to get to what really happened. In truth, no myths are necessary—the reality is fascinating enough.”
—John Barry, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Great Influenza
“Lam is a master surgeon, storyteller, and writer, and this combination produces a book that is both a pleasure to read and rich with information . . . A stellar guide to the breakthroughs that have defined and continue to shape modern medicine.”
—Adam Alter, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of Drunk Tank Pink and Irresistible
“The Masters of Medicine vividly captures the mix of well-planned experiments, serendipitous findings, and eureka moments leading to some of the most important breakthroughs of modern medicine.”
—Gregg L. Semenza, M.D., Ph.D., winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
“A skillful and engaging portrayal of the journeys through some of the pivotal accomplishments in medicine . . . Lam vividly describes the very human exploits, failures, and tenacity of clinicians who found solutions to some of nature’s most perplexing problems. Andrew Lam has furnished a major contribution to the history of medicine.”
—Thomas Helling, M.D., author of The Great War and the Birth of Modern Medicine
“A thoroughly ripping yarn that should be told to all. Remember: the next patient could be you.”
—Robin Hesketh, Ph.D., author of Betrayed by Nature: The War on Cancer
“Stunning narratives of pain, disappointment, luck, and—above all—the hard work that it took to succeed.”
—Robert Bazell, Ph.D., former chief science and health correspondent for NBC News
