War Doctor

Surgery on the Front Line

The number one internationally best-selling, gripping true story of a front line trauma surgeon operating in the world’s most dangerous war zones

For more than 25 years, surgeon David Nott has volunteered in some of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones. From Sarajevo under siege in 1993 to clandestine hospitals in rebel-held eastern Aleppo, he has carried out life-saving operations in the most challenging conditions, and with none of the resources of a major metropolitan hospital. He is now widely acknowledged as the most experienced trauma surgeon in the world.

War Doctor is his extraordinary story, encompassing his surgeries in nearly every major conflict zone since the end of the Cold War, as well as his struggles to return to a “normal” life and routine after each trip. 

Culminating in his recent trips to war-torn Syria - and the untold story of his efforts to help secure a humanitarian corridor out of besieged Aleppo to evacuate some 50,000 people - War Doctor is a heart-stopping and moving blend of medical memoir, personal journey, and nonfiction thriller that provides unforgettable, at times raw, insight into the human toll of war.

©2019 David Nott (P)2020 Recorded Books

Amazing story!

This story was beautifully told and the author is impressively humble throughout. For a long time I was looking for a good autobiography and it’s safe to say I found not only that but my favorite book so far this year.

Ernest and engrossing and not for faint of heart

A fascinating peak into the world of trauma medicine and surgical intervention in the 21st century and a depiction of how one dedicated MD can leave his mark.

amazing story from start to finish

David Nott presents an amazing story. I would love to meet this man in person. The stories in this book are told with passion and I love audio books narrated by the real author.

My favorite medical book

Very unique insight into the world of austere medicine and the challenges that are presented. Very inspiring story!

Amazing

Eye opening. Life changing. Full of insight. Heartbreaking. Profound. Deep. Soul touching. Inspiring. Amazing book.