Something Awesome: A Life in Neurosurgery

"An illuminating account of a brilliant neurosurgical career." —Henry Marsh, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Do No Harm

In this medical memoir, Dr. Friedman shares the humorous, tragic, and intense relationships between neurosurgeons, their colleagues, and patients. He describes the journey to becoming a leading neurosurgeon and the challenges of dealing with deadly brain diseases and their severe complications. Dr. Friedman also discusses universal health care in the United States and addresses questions such as how the mind works, why trigeminal neuralgia is known as the "suicide disease," and how we might eventually cure brain cancer. Through his exhilarating and challenging experiences, Dr. Friedman offers insights into his lifelong journey, one that has truly been "something awesome."