Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner
Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014258
Book • Nonfiction
New York City • 2000s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner by Judy Melinek and T.J. Mitchell details the experiences of a forensic pathologist during her initial two years in practice. It provides an inside look at the life of a medical examiner, illustrating the complexities and responsibilities involved in determining causes of death.
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Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner by Judy Melinek and T.J. Mitchell is lauded for its gripping, real-life portrayal of forensic pathology, offering both educational value and vivid storytelling. Some readers found the medical jargon complex, but overall, it provides a compelling, behind-the-scenes look at the life of a medical examiner.
Who Should Read Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner?
Readers who relish true crime, medical mysteries, and forensic science will find Working Stiff captivating. Comparable to Mary Roach's Stiff and Patricia Cornwell's novels, it offers a real-life glimpse into the medical examiner's world, appealing to fans of science, investigation, and gritty narratives.
31,429 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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258
Book • Nonfiction
New York City • 2000s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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