Where Does it Hurt?: What the Junior Doctor did next by Max Pemberton Paperback ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏ ‏

Where Does it Hurt?: What the Junior Doctor did next by Max Pemberton is a candid medical memoir in paperback. BRAND NEW condition, Format: Paperback, ISBN: 9780340919934. It’s a compelling read for parents, teachers, book lovers, and anyone curious about frontline care, resilience, and the human side of medicine.

What it’s about

Now in his second year of medicine, Max trades the wards for the street as he joins the Phoenix Outreach Project. Fueled by tea and more enthusiasm than experience, he sets out to locate and treat patients the wards rarely prepared him for. The book follows a wide and colorful cast—from Molly, the 80-year-old drugs mule, to “God in a Tesco car park”—to middle-class mums who chase appearances and rely on painkillers. It’s a vivid, humane look at how care happens when professional boundaries blur and compassion takes center stage.

Who it’s for

This read is perfect for:

• fans of medical memoirs and authentic doctor’s narratives
• readers seeking insight into the realities of community health and outreach
• gift buyers looking for a thoughtful, real-life story that blends medicine with humanity
• students or professionals in training who want a grounded, personal perspective on early medical practice

What makes it stand out

Max Pemberton writes with immediacy and empathy, offering a rare behind-the-scenes view of the challenges and rewards of street-level medicine. The narrative blends clinical insight with candid storytelling, giving readers a sense of what it means to care for people across social divides. This paperback edition makes the book accessible to a broad audience, while preserving the raw honesty and character-driven moments that make it memorable.

Key features

Title in This Set: Where Does it Hurt?: What the Junior Doctor did next by Max Pemberton

Condition: BRAND NEW

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780340919934

• Grounded, real-world medical storytelling that resonates with readers of all backgrounds
• Relatable themes of resilience, compassion, and the complexities of modern healthcare
• Ideal for bedtime reading, classroom discussions, or thoughtful gift exchanges

From an author who brings medical life to life with honesty and authority, this title speaks to anyone who has ever wondered what happens when medicine steps outside the hospital doors. It’s a timely reminder that care often begins where people live, work, and struggle, and that empathy can be as powerful as any remedy.

Whether you’re shopping for a thoughtful gift or building a compelling book collection, this paperback edition of Where Does it Hurt? offers a vivid, emotionally engaging journey through the world of a junior doctor learning to heal with both science and heart. A perfect gift for medical students, memoir lovers, and anyone who believes in the power of human connection.