There is no substitute for real stories told by the people who lived them.
A surgeon chilled by the aftershock of witnessing a death, a nurse comforting a patient with witty banter, a doctor feeling the unimaginable relief of saving someone—these moments are why this book was written.
2023 Literary Titan Gold Book Award Winner
2023 Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review
2023 Indie Book Awards Finalist
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2023 Literary Titan Gold Book Award Winner 2023 Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review 2023 Indie Book Awards Finalist 〰️
"An exceptional anthology highly recommended for all readers."
—Literary Titan
“[Hannani] captures the drama and humanity of the field in vividly memorable detail... a very special read.”
—Readers’ Favorite
2023 Literary Titan Gold Book Award
2023 Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Review
2023 Literary Titan 5-Star Review
2023 Indie Book Awards Finalist
Behind The Curtain is a groundbreaking anthology that offers a rare glimpse into the hidden world behind hospital doors. This award-winning book extends an invitation—an unparalleled opportunity—to witness extraordinary acts of courage and to experience the transformative impact of compassion.
Let these tales resonate with you, ignite your imagination, and foster a deeper appreciation for the incredible individuals who devote their lives to the pursuit of healing and caring for others.
Chapter Preview of Do No Harm by celebrity neurosurgeon, Dr. David Langer, MD
A patient has never died in my hands. No one can prepare for that. There is no medical school course or residency training to prepare you for such an experience. Losing this patient had suddenly became a horrible possibility. I was more terrified than I’d ever been.
As I struggled to gain control of the horrible bleeding, fear began to creep in—both for the patient and for myself.
I was losing my grip on the patient and losing control of my mind. I was thinking of my patient as a human being. My detachment was shattered. I couldn’t help but think of her as a mom, wife, and friend. I’m about to lose a patient for the first time. What will I tell her husband? What will I tell her young children? I was thinking about my own wife, my kids. My heart was racing. The room felt hot. My throat tightened. I could sense the angst of the people around me. I was the only one who could save her, and I was failing.
—David J. Langer MD
Neurosurgeon
BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Ashley Hannani brings to market a compilation of the most harrowing and touching stories of human spirit, life, and loss. Behind The Curtain is a book for which the healthcare industry has been waiting for.