Has anyone read this book? I purchased it at Barnes and Noble a week ago on a whim, and it is simply fantastic. It tells the story of Thomas Dean Mütter, a doctor who revolutionized such things as bedside manner, anesthesia, and sterilizing surgical tools. It is an incredibly fascinating read, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in history, biology, or a good story in general.

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MustardMcgoo t1_j9tomko wrote on February 24, 2023 at 2:15 PM

This is right down my alley! By chance, is he the same Mütter the museum is named after?

Regrettingly t1_j9txpyg wrote on February 24, 2023 at 3:19 PM

I'm local to the museum! Confirm it is named for the same Mütter.

Caleb_Trask19 t1_j9ubb32 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 4:47 PM

Yes, it is and was the reason I picked it up and read it to get the bigger story of how the museum came to be. Great story.

Bworm98 OP t1_j9treve wrote on February 24, 2023 at 2:35 PM

I wouldn't know, sorry.

thecaledonianrose t1_j9tznr8 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 3:32 PM

I have it, but have not yet had a chance to read it - a friend sent it, highly recommending the book.

Toukotai t1_j9v5xvk wrote on February 24, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Oh I read this one a few years ago. Absolutely loved it. A very good read!

Drink-my-koolaid t1_j9vf0c6 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 9:00 PM

I always thought plastic surgery was a modern, 20th century thing. Fascinating to read it was done that long ago WITHOUT ANESTHESIA!

Mutter was famous because he was ambidextrous and could work quickly, thereby lessening the torture. I wonder if the doctors back then had to draw their own pictures of 'before and after' patients?

Absolutely loved this book!