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This heartfelt, hilarious, self-deprecating and candid memoir of stumbling through medical school, takes readers along for the journey of medical school. John's transformation, from an uncertain liberal-arts student into a medical doctor, keeps the pages turning due to his entertaining, unique, and tongue-in cheek storytelling. From the challenge of being accepted into medical school; to memorizing human anatomy using ribald mnemonic devices; to delivering babies, John recounts what really goes on behind clinic doors. As if medical school was not challenging enough, John survived two traumatic brain injuries right before medical school started, leaving him exhausted, and without much short term memory. Memory and an ability to stay awake are two qualities you might value in medical school. Anyone who has experienced imposter syndrome, the idea that you are a complete fish out a water, or who does not belong, will appreciate John's humor and vulnerability describing not fitting in too well to the academic and professional environment. Pre-med students might wish an early look into what life might be like training to be a doctor. Anyone who has experienced being treated by a doctor will enjoy seeing the reality of the medical system and how medical professionals are educated.

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John pulls the curtain back on what it's *really* like to become a doctor in this candid and self-deprecating memoir. I stayed up far too late, often crying with laughter... John deftly, and with humor, reminds us that laughing at our absurd reality... is human, healthy, and exactly what the doctor ordered. -- Lauren Weisberger, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Devil Wears Prada and When Life Gives You Lululemons Loved it! The author has a brilliant style of writing that keeps you engaged and doesn't bog you down with technical details...A thoroughly enjoyable book, able to be read in one sitting as you join the doctor-to-be... -- Reedsy Discovery ...an impressive knack for storytelling. Anecdotes litter the page, sustained with admirable pacing....This vivid memoir of a doctor-in-making is soaked in deadpan humor. -- BookLife Reviews The empathy and beautiful writing have stayed with me. I highly recommend this book and cannot wait for the next in the series. (Amazon Review) Being a huge fan of medical shows, I was excited to read this book. Playing Doctor is better than the medical shows. This book has me laughing aloud, imagining what it was actually like to go through these series of events. (Amazon Review) John Lawrence has the kind of conversational writing style which makes the reader feel as if they are listening to a very eloquent friend, telling them about all the weird and wonderful things that happened to them during their med school years. (Amazon UK Review) This remarkably entertaining story reveals the workload, the pressure, the competition and the at times absurdity of medical school. Provocative, insightful, and laugh out loud funny all in one - for doctors as much as patients! (Amazon Review) Honest and funny, while charmingly self depreciating, it is a great read and inside look at the sacrifices and humility it takes to get through medical school. I can't wait to check out the sequel. (Amazon Review)

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John Lawrence was born in New York, grew up England, and attended Georgetown University where he did not take a single pre-med class; in fact, he told his career advisor that the only thing he did not want to be was a doctor. He subsequently survived medical school and residency training at the University of Utah. John was not the typical medical student, sneaking out of the hospital whilst on-call to audition for television shows in order to pay the rent; writing film scripts, and overcoming a nagging imposter syndrome. John has been a river rafting guide, ski race coach, bagel baker, screenwriter, film director, expedition doctor climbing Kilimanjaro with his close friend, Olympic Hall of Fame athlete, Chris Waddell, (when Chris became the first paraplegic to summit Kilimanjaro un-assisted). John worked as a doctor for 20 years in both traditional western medicine and functional medicine. He enjoys biking, skiing, cooking and watching films with friends and family.

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