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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Bworm98 OP t1_j9treve wrote
I wouldn't know, sorry.
Regrettingly t1_j9txpyg wrote
I'm local to the museum! Confirm it is named for the same Mütter.
thecaledonianrose t1_j9tznr8 wrote
I have it, but have not yet had a chance to read it - a friend sent it, highly recommending the book.
Caleb_Trask19 t1_j9ubb32 wrote
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.
Toukotai t1_j9v5xvk wrote
Oh I read this one a few years ago. Absolutely loved it. A very good read!
Drink-my-koolaid t1_j9vf0c6 wrote
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!
MustardMcgoo t1_j9tomko wrote
This is right down my alley! By chance, is he the same Mütter the museum is named after?