Autopsy: Life in the trenches with a forensic pathologist in Africa
Aug 2020 · Jonathan Ball Publishers
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As a medical detective of the modern world, forensic pathologist Ryan Blumenthal's chief goal is to bring perpetrators to justice. He has performed thousands of autopsies, which have helped bring numerous criminals to book. In Autopsy he covers the hard lessons learnt as a rookie pathologist, as well as some of the most unusual cases he's encountered. During his career, for example, he has dealt with high-profile deaths, mass disasters, death by lightning and people killed by African wildlife. Blumenthal takes the reader behind the scenes at the mortuary, describing a typical autopsy and the instruments of the trade. He also shares a few trade secrets, like how to establish when a suicide is more likely to be a homicide. Even though they cannot speak, the dead have a lot to say – and Blumenthal is there to listen.
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Kim Goby
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December 27, 2024
"Through its meticulous exploration of forensic pathology and real-life cases, this book provides a fascinating and educational reading experience, shedding light on the intricacies of the human body and the importance of seeking truth."
Tammy Burton
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August 30, 2020
What a gripping story. You won't put this book down until the last page. It left me wanting more. It will open your eyes to how brilliant Ryan is. We have idea what Forensic work entitles up until now.
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Evan Hunt
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November 30, 2020
What an incredible way to put forward the Death Positive Experience. This book takes you into the mind of an incredible professional with the heart as big as a lion, doing whatever it takes to reach his goals and purpose. Many life lessons in here for all of us! You Rock Ryan 🎸 💪 😎
About the author
RYAN BLUMENTHAL is a forensic pathologist at one of South Africa’s leading universities. He has published widely in the fields of lightning, suicide and other areas involving the pathology of trauma. He has been involved in the publication of numerous articles and textbooks. His chief mission in life is to help advance forensic pathology services both nationally and internationally. Ryan lives in Pretoria.
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