GRAY MATTERS A Biography of Brain Surgery

The old gag line "It ain't brain surgery" comes up a few times as brain surgeon Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz shares what brain surgery is in this audiobook. Sean Pratt is soothing and gentle as he narrates Schwartz's descriptions of procedures. Schwartz compares his work to that of a mechanic, which could be amusing. Pratt's voice conveys Schwartz's awe at the sight of the human brain during surgery and becomes soft as Schwartz recalls a mistake--and his work to make it right. Schwartz considers all angles, even reminding listeners that the fictional Buckaroo Banzai was a brain surgeon. Pratt narrates peeks at the future, at brain implants and other new developments, with fascination--even though the thought of a brain chip may make some listeners uncomfortable. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2024]