This Is Going To Hurt: The Bestselling Secret Diaries Of A Junior Doctor Adam Kay Book

This is Going to Hurt: The Bestselling Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor by Adam Kay is a sharp, candid paperback diary-perfect for parents, teachers, medical students, and anyone who loves a brilliant memoir. Honest, painfully funny and often moving, this bestselling account pulls back the curtain on life in the NHS. Brand new and ready to read, it’s an unforgettable addition to any book collection and a standout paperback edition from an award-winning author.

Scribbled in secret after endless shifts, sleepless nights and missed weekends, Adam Kay’s diary-style narrative delivers a no-holds-barred look at the realities of hospital life. The book blends dark comedy with real-world insight: you’ll laugh at the absurdities, cringe at the bureaucracy, and feel the heartbreak of the moments that stay with clinicians long after their shifts end. As a bestselling author and former junior doctor, Adam Kay writes with the credibility and voice that make this a trusted read for fans of medical memoirs and contemporary nonfiction alike.

Product details:
Title in this Set: This is Going to Hurt: The Bestselling Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor by Adam Kay
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781509858637

What’s inside

The diary entries move between comic one-liners and deeply human moments, offering a unique view of the NHS from someone who lived it. You’ll find vivid hospital scenes, the kind of behind-the-scenes anecdotes that make a great gift set conversation-starter, and reflections that stick with you long after the final page. Adam Kay’s ability to balance humour and honesty is why this book has resonated with readers worldwide.

• Bestselling author pedigree: Adam Kay’s first book was a Sunday Times number one bestseller for over a year, selling over 3 million copies in 37 languages.
• Trusted voice: Written by a former junior doctor, offering authentic frontline perspective and relatable storytelling.
• Perfect format: Paperback edition—easy to carry, ideal for commuters, students, and bedside reading.
• Great for gifting: Works well as a standalone present or part of a themed book collection for healthcare professionals and readers who enjoy memoirs.

Why readers love it

This is Going to Hurt is more than a medical diary — it’s a cultural touchstone. Adam Kay’s follow-up titles, including Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas and Undoctored, plus his success in bestselling children's books like Kay’s Anatomy, demonstrate his range and confirmed reputation. Parents and teachers praise his children’s work, while adult readers repeatedly recommend this diary for its humour, honesty and heart.

Whether you’re buying for a medical student, a teacher, a parent or yourself, this paperback edition is a compelling, thoughtful and entertaining pick. It’s an ideal bedside read, a timeless keepsake for fans of memoir and humour, and a heartfelt gift that brings both laughs and perspective.