If I liked the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

[cheeseoverchocolate]

Hi everyone,

I normally mostly read fiction, predominantly American and British, but recently decided I should try and vary the kind of books I read. I really enjoyed TILOFH and was wondering whether you had recommendations based on this or based on the fact I'd be happy to try new genres?

Thanks!

[hackmum]

Try The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee. It's a fascinating history of cancer by an oncologist that includes personal stories.

[cheeseoverchocolate]

Thank you! That's the kind of books I'm after. I've added it to my to read list.

[53rdAndBird]

The Family That Couldn't Sleep: Unravelling A Venetian Medical Mystery, by D T Max

[Therearenoghostshere]

The Iceberg by Marion Coutts
Do No Harm by Henry Marsh

[BestIsWest]

Just bumping as I liked Henrietta Lacks too. Do no Harm was also very good and I've downloaded a couple of the recommendations here.

[TheGirlOnTheLanding]

Stasiland by Anna Funder was another non fiction read that I found as gripping as the IMLOHL. Normally I prefer novels but like you have been trying to readout outside my comfort zone.

[TheGirlOnTheLanding]

Oh and The Suspicions of Mr Whicher too.

[RemusLupinsChristmasMovie]

Atul Gawande - a surgeon. He's got a couple of books - 'Complications' is my favourite so far, but I've not finished 'Being Mortal' yet.

[thriftymrs]

I loved Henrietta Lacks too. A really engrossing read, incredible true story.

[cheeseoverchocolate]

Thank you everyone for the recommendations. I have a quick look up on the internet and all sound very promising.