Barbara Lazio (5 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. You'll never believe what's inside people's heads! This humorous and heartwarming collection of stories from a neurosurgeon reminds us all that life is hopeful, tender-and a little bit squishy.Inside every skull is a story of heart, humanity-and the occasional hairball.You might think brain surgery is all cool precision and high-stakes drama. Sometimes it is. But more often, it's a gritty, smelly, surprisingly absurd job-one that involves titanium screws, tumors the size of grapefruits, and moments so human they'll break your heart or make you snort with laughter behind your surgical mask. In Off the Top of My Head, Dr. Barbara Lazio peels back the sterile curtain of the operating room and shares the unexpected stories that come with a life spent elbows-deep in the human brain.With warmth, wit, and a scalpel-sharp eye for detail, Dr. Lazio invites readers into her world-where mortality is never far away, but neither is meaning, connection, or the occasional gallows-humored joke.Inside, you'll find:Gripping behind-the-scenes moments from the OR-equal parts miraculous and messyMemorable patients facing the unimaginable with courage, humor, and graceA rare glimpse into the emotional life of a neurosurgeonUnexpected levity in the face of death, grief, and the unknownWhether she's rebuilding a shattered skull or laughing through tears with a family on the edge of loss, Dr. Lazio reminds us that behind every dramatic headline or surgical success is something deeply, beautifully human.Off the Top of My Head is a book for anyone who wonders what really happens when the brain-and life-hangs in the balance. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Inside every skull is a story of heart, humanity-and the occasional hairball.You might think brain surgery is all cool precision and high-stakes drama. Sometimes it is. But more often, it's a gritty, smelly, surprisingly absurd job-one that involves titanium screws, tumors the size of grapefruits, and moments so human they'll break your heart or make you snort with laughter behind your surgical mask. In Off the Top of My Head, Dr. Barbara Lazio peels back the sterile curtain of the operating room and shares the unexpected stories that come with a life spent elbows-deep in the human brain.With warmth, wit, and a scalpel-sharp eye for detail, Dr. Lazio invites readers into her world-where mortality is never far away, but neither is meaning, connection, or the occasional gallows-humored joke.Inside, you'll find:- Gripping behind-the-scenes moments from the OR-equal parts miraculous and messy- Memorable patients facing the unimaginable with courage, humor, and grace- A rare glimpse into the emotional life of a neurosurgeon- Unexpected levity in the face of death, grief, and the unknownWhether she's rebuilding a shattered skull or laughing through tears with a family on the edge of loss, Dr. Lazio reminds us that behind every dramatic headline or surgical success is something deeply, beautifully human.Off the Top of My Head is a book for anyone who wonders what really happens when the brain-and life-hangs in the balance.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. You'll never believe what's inside people's heads! This humorous and heartwarming collection of stories from a neurosurgeon reminds us all that life is hopeful, tender-and a little bit squishy.Inside every skull is a story of heart, humanity-and the occasional hairball.You might think brain surgery is all cool precision and high-stakes drama. Sometimes it is. But more often, it's a gritty, smelly, surprisingly absurd job-one that involves titanium screws, tumors the size of grapefruits, and moments so human they'll break your heart or make you snort with laughter behind your surgical mask. In Off the Top of My Head, Dr. Barbara Lazio peels back the sterile curtain of the operating room and shares the unexpected stories that come with a life spent elbows-deep in the human brain.With warmth, wit, and a scalpel-sharp eye for detail, Dr. Lazio invites readers into her world-where mortality is never far away, but neither is meaning, connection, or the occasional gallows-humored joke.Inside, you'll find:Gripping behind-the-scenes moments from the OR-equal parts miraculous and messyMemorable patients facing the unimaginable with courage, humor, and graceA rare glimpse into the emotional life of a neurosurgeonUnexpected levity in the face of death, grief, and the unknownWhether she's rebuilding a shattered skull or laughing through tears with a family on the edge of loss, Dr. Lazio reminds us that behind every dramatic headline or surgical success is something deeply, beautifully human.Off the Top of My Head is a book for anyone who wonders what really happens when the brain-and life-hangs in the balance. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…