Tried reading this one and it just was not meant for me. This does not mean that it is not a good book, I just was not in the right place to be reading it and have decided to not try picking it up anytime in the near future.

This was such a neat read. I’m not a doctor, but I love reading about other people’s jobs and this one was excellent. I loved hearing all of the juicy details!

This was a surprisingly fun read. It took us through the difficult and exhausting years of medical school. How students manage the study, the workload and the lack of money shows what dedication is needed. And although the author downplayed his attributes, he definitely proved he had that drive and dedication.

I really enjoyed this book by accident prone (outside work!) doctor John Lawrence. A lot of humour and a lot of insight into the world of medical school (with added concussion). I’m looking forward to the next title.

This was one of those books that i started reading and could not put down. So interesting to discover how the American medical school works and the stories in this just kept making me laugh and want to read on

This was one of those books where, if you didn't know this was 'real', you'd be like, 'This has got to be utter fiction!' Because it is that ridiculous, yet at the same time so true, it just resonates and keeps you engrossed. Loved the funny vibe the author uses throughout, the snippets of humor dropped in when you least expect. The pages fly by, and I could see this happening as a TV show (more like a sitcom, with the laugh track in the background - it's that ridiculous, yes!)
Still, very enjoyable, and a really concise look behind the curtain of medical school and behind the scenes of practicing medicine. Much recommended!

I'm relatively sure John Lawrence became a good doctor, but during his training, I'm glad I wasn't one of his patients. From what I know of doctors and the training they receive, this appears somewhat typical. Too many hours, too many patients, not enough sleep, and not enough supervision to ensure those who are training are fit to treat patients. I'm thankful for a look into reality. It was a gripping story with a lot of truth.

This book number one in which I believe the author is writing a three book series as a walk through the medical profession. You follow along as he makes his way through medical school a place you wonder how and why he was or is there. He took zero classes to prepare for medical school and went so far as to tell his career advisor in college that the last thing he wanted to be is a doctor. But obviously does not stick with this rational and applies and gets accepted to University of Utah. I had concerns of how graphic this would be as far as descriptions of procedures and surgeries but i think in this instance this book does not so if your squeamish you will be good. Each chapter covers a particular field he working in to gather experience to and be well rounded and also to help decide which field he will specialized in. There are bits of humor through out the book especially the chapter on obstetrics and also the story of the author getting bit by on a spider on his yoohoo. The one chapter that I was apprehensive about was concerning his time working in the burn unit but as i stated before this book is not really graphic, I did find interesting the story of the young lady and the antibiotics, I did not know something like this could happen. Overall this is a quick read and I look forward to the future books.

Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from NetGalley. I'm normally a fan of medical books in this genre, but struggled to get into this one. It was more of a detailed memoir than many, and I didn't find his approach particularly endearing.

thanks netgalley

surprisingly engaging. also apparently the creators of er did a lot of research because they seem to have gotten a lot right.

there were a lot of typos which were hopefully fixed from the arc i read.

lawrence's voice was strong & the organization was pretty clear. i also appreciate the author clarifying when he was kidding or being sarcastic because that can be hard to tell, especially in a memoir.

4/5

A humorous look at medical school with a plethora of hilarious anecdotes you'll want to share with everyone else on public transport, whether they want to hear them or not.

Playing Doctor- Part One showcases the author’s resilience all while pursuing a medical education. I enjoyed Dr. John Lawrence’s method of writing that largely gave a comical relief to a tough situation. His style of writing made his memoir a page turner, and filled with imagery that left me feeling as if I was watching the events occur. The author explained medical terms when introduced without being too detailed, but still comprehensible. This helped with the topic transitions and for me as a reader to remain focused. Part one has left me enthusiastic to read his upcoming books! Thank you BooksGoSocial for proving an advanced copy of Playing Doctor-Part One in exchange for my honest review.

This is a memoir of Dr. Lawrence's experiences in medical school, which he begins after suffering a traumatic brain injury. It's, insightful, honest, humorous--a great peek behind the scenes of preparation to be a doctor. I am eagerly awaiting volume 2!

This book was interesting to read but also used a lot of medical terminology that made me have to concentrate an awful lot!
Set in the US, it’s a non fiction book that follows a student going through medical school and anecdotes that make it seem more personal and pulls the reader in
This book is well written if slightly confusing and it really highlights some of the issues and challenges that medical students face. I’m sure many people, not just med students, would resonate with the feeling that sometimes you feel out of your depth, not quite sure what to do and if you still want to do the job you are in
I enjoyed learning about the different specialties and how students learn as well as how the people around you can really impact on your experience. I will admit that some of the descriptions were quite graphic and not what I expected
I would recommend this book to those who are interested in medicine and who want to see behind the scenes in a hospital

Playing Doctor is the memoir of Mr. Lawrence in medical school. It was too much of a turn off to hae someone in school not being honest with himself. Had to put it down. Guess I thought doctors had to have a "calling" in order to go to medical school.

‘Playing Doctor’ was archived on NetGalley and removed from my device several hours after I received it - did not get chance to read it.

Thoroughly enjoyed this inside look at the life of a med student, the highs and lows, the drama and stress, the gritty side of medicine. The writing was at times lyrical, entertaining and always captivating. The book is very fast-paced as Dr Lawrence rushes from one emergency to the next. He has to be calm, collected and always analytical as he evaluates the patients and he has to give his full attention to each one. A daunting task! Highly recommend. Looking forward to Part Two.

A thoughtful and through look behind the curtain at one of our country's most important jobs. Filled with quite a lot of medical terminology which is interesting but made it a little hard for me to read a lot of pages in one sitting.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! I love medical memoirs and journals and this was no exception, following his honest journey throughout med school was great and what made it even better was that I was laughing out loud throughout the book, and I enjoyed that fact that with most other books the future doc is never hurt or ill during his training, so reading how John was able to persevere is extremely inspiring! I love this book and I cannot wait for more :)


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Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! I love medical memoirs and journals and this was no exception, following his honest journey throughout med school was great and what made it even better was that I was laughing out loud throughout the book, and I enjoyed that fact that with most other books the future doc is never hurt or ill during his training, so reading how John was able to persevere is extremely inspiring! I love this book and I cannot wait for more :)
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I had high hopes for this book but unfortunately did not finish it. There didn't seem to be much structure to the chapters and there were long rambling sections. I am not a big fan of humor writing, so that may have been it. I would recommend reading this if you like humor and medical books.