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Welcome to tiger country: the treacherous territory where a single wrong move by a brain surgeon can devastate-or end-a patient's life. This is the terrain world-renowned neurosurgeon Keith Black, MD, enters every day to produce virtual medical miracles. Now, in BRAIN SURGEON, Dr. Black invites readers to shadow his breathtaking journeys into the brain as he battles some of the deadliest and most feared tumors known to medical science. Along the way, he shares his unique insights about the inner workings of the brain, his unwavering optimism for the future of medicine, and the extraordinary stories of his patients-from ministers and rock stars to wealthy entrepreneurs and uninsured students-whom he celebrates as the real heroes. BRAIN SURGEON offers a window into one man's remarkable mind, revealing the anatomy of the unflinching confidence of this master surgeon, whose personal journey brought him from life as a young African-American boy growing up in the civil rights era South to the elite world of neurosurgery. Through Dr. Black's white-knuckle descriptions of some of the most astonishing medical procedures performed today, he reveals the beauty and marvel of the human brain and the strength and heroism of his patients who refuse to see themselves as victims. Ultimately, BRAIN SURGEON is an inspiring story of the struggle to overcome odds-whether as a man, a doctor, or a patient."BRAIN SURGEON is an inspirational book about true heroes-readers will marvel at Keith Black's achievements both as a doctor and as a man, and will be in awe of his patients' courage and will to survive."--Denzel WashingtonI often get asked who the best doctor is in the world for various ailments. Truth is, it's a hard question. When it comes to brain tumors, however, the answer is pretty clear: Keith Black. He is the doctor people find when all the other doctors have given up. He is that guy. This book is about the heroic patients he has already helped and saved. If you want a rare, behind-the-curtain look at the life of one of the most pre-eminent neurosurgeons in the world, pick up Brain Surgeon. And Keith, from one brain surgeon to another: thank you for honoring our profession. Well done. --Sanjay Gupta, MD, Chief Medical Correspondent, CNN and New York Times bestselling author of Chasing Life

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 19 reviews)

Inspiring and Educating! Absolutely Wonderful! by Patricia Greene (USA)

5 Stars
November 01, 2009
This is a MUST READ for anyone who needs to learn more about brain tumors or just anyone who is a lay "medical geek" like me. Dr. Black displays his in-depth expertise, compassion, and team spirit through story-telling about his actual patients and their brain surgeries. Not only did I learn about staging (and location of tumors), I learned technical terms, I learned about doctors with a true concern for their patients, and I learned more about how cell phone usage could possibly be causing brain tumors. The one thing I wish would have been discussed more is a more detailed description on the history and physiology of the "blood-brain barrier." I rate this as the number one non-fiction book I have read this year, and I read a lot.

You may need your head examined if you don't read this book!! by Stephen Pletko (London, Ontario, Canada)

5 Stars
October 31, 2009
XXXXX "Like fighter pilots...neurosurgeons must have finely developed motor skills, pinpoint accuracy, and the ability to remain cool in high-risk situations. But the best of the best also have something more--the ability to empathize with their patients, and a well-developed appreciation for both the natural wonders and the natural dangers that are ever present within the brain...[There are] only about fifty neurosurgeons who specialize in brain tumours. Of these, I am one of just a few who do more than 250 surgeries a year... My goal [during surgery] is never to touch the brain itself...it is not possible to manipulate normal brain tissue without...triggering the body's alarms and creating neurological deficits. But if I can...sneak in and snatch the tumor without touching the brain...[then] patients...can emerge from surgery intact. They will then be able to live out the full span of their lives, or at least have more precious time to share with their loved ones. And that is why I do what I do--and why I want to share my story." The above is found in this fascinating book by Dr. Keith Black, a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of brain tumors and a campaigner for the funding of cancer treatment. He is chairman of the neurosurgery department and director of the Maxine Dunitz Neurological Institute at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Arnold Mann, co-author of this book, is a leading medical journalist who has been writing about medicine for twenty-five years. In this book, you will learn about Black's life, his research, and some of his best-remembered brain tumor patients. Significantly, you'll learn about his life's work to make a difference in the field of neurology. Don't worry about being overwhelmed by medical terminology since everything is adequately explained. Thus, the reader gets an insider's view of what it's like to be in the operating room with Black where everything is explained in accessible language. One honest chapter is devoted to the challenges and obstacles Black faced as an African-American while training to become a neurosurgeon. His struggle paid off as he is now considered by many as the best doctor in the world for brain tumors. In fact, "he is the doctor people find when all the other doctors have given up." Finally, this is not a technical book for people suffering from a brain tumor (and was never meant to be). That is, it's not a "Surviving a Brain Tumor" type of book. In conclusion, if you want a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the life of one of the most skilled neurosurgeons in the world, then read this book STAT. (Latin for 'statim' meaning 'at once'). (first published 2009; foreword; introduction; 11 chapters; main narrative 220 pages; acknowledgements; about the author) XXXXX

Brain Surgeon by Alberta Tunney (Page5 Stars
October 16, 2009
Brain Surgeon is one of the best book I ever read.I myself had a brain tumor and had brain surgery.It gives you every step of the way how it's done.Bert

Tiger Country by The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net)

4 Stars
September 21, 2009
Keith Black has always been fascinated with medicine and science. That fascination has propelled him into the world of neurosurgery where he is now one of the most respected and renowned "miracle makers" in this field. Dr. Black takes us on a journey of the human brain and shares some common forms of tumors that develop within the brain. He has operated on the rich and famous, as well as those who are in desperate need of life saving surgery, both nationally and internationally. In this book, he shares the stories of several of his patients' accomplishments and defeats of their life saving surgeries. BRAIN SURGEON was very informational and it allows the reader a glimpse of neurosurgery and some detailed information on several types of brain tumors. Dr. Black has performed numerous ground-breaking surgeries that either resulted in saving a life or prolonging the life of the patient. He also gives the reader insight into the various drug treatments he pioneered that enables chemotherapeutic drugs to be injected directly into a tumor. It was interesting to read of his accomplishments both nationally and internationally. It is good to know that such a magnificent surgeon resides here in our country and that he is African American. Reviewed by Cheryl Dublin for The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Brain Cancer explained by Norman Gaskill

5 Stars
September 20, 2009
If you or a loved one has this disease this is the book for you. I expains the ups and downs of treatment. This book and a good support group is the best start to understanding how to deal with this disease.

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