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Under the Knife

Life Lessons from the Operating Theatre

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Under the Knife

By: Liz O'Riordan
Narrated by: Anna Cordell
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Dr. Liz O'Riordan is a breast cancer surgeon who has battled against social, physical and mental challenges to practice at the top of her field. Under the Knife charts Liz's incredible highs: performing like a couture dressmaker as she molded and reshaped women's breasts, while saving their lives; to the heart-breaking lows of telling ten women a day that they had cancer.

But this memoir is more than just an eye-opening look at the realities of training to be a female surgeon in a man's world. In addition to this high-powered, high-pressured role, Liz faced her own breast cancer diagnosis, severe depression and suicidal thoughts, in tandem with commonplace sexual harassment and bullying. And by revealing how she coped when her life crashed around her, she demonstrates there is always hope.

©2023 Liz O'Riordan (P)2023 W. F. Howes Ltd Personal Development Personal Success Women

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Loved every second of this honest recount of a surgeon's life which highlighted the complex lives led by these amazing people. A truly humbling and profoundly moving book which I would highly recommend to anyone.

A fantastic listen

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A really useful companion book for anyone living through breast cancer and its aftermath. Liz shares some relatable stories and emotions. It’s such a difficult thing to live through and is an emotional listen for those who know. Sometimes the narrator needed to pause between paragraphs (but perhaps it was in the editing).

Some relatable stories & emotions

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This is an open and honest book, written from the heart. Liz, you are enough. Thank you for sharing your experiences. This book has helped me put the happenings in my own life into perspective.

Time well spent listening to this book

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It is an honest, heartbreaking and empowering book at the same time. Liz is a true inspiration for every woman (+ lady doctor) out there.

One of the best books I read this year

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Her honesty and bravery in the worst possible circumstances. How it changed her perspective of breaking bad news.

Being positive about your life

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