Off the Top of My Head
Stories From the Operating Room That Will Make You Laugh (or Cry)
$25.49
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
3 November 2026
Summary
You’ll never believe what’s inside people’s heads! This humorous and heartwarming collection of stories from a neurosurgeon reminds us all that life is hopeful, tender—and a little bit squishy.
Inside every skull is a story of heart, humanity—and the occasional hairball.
You might think brain surgery is all cool precision and high-stakes drama. Sometimes it is. But more often, it’s a gritty, smelly, surprisingly absurd job—one that involves titanium screws, tumors the size of …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781464266874 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1464266875 |
| Author: | Barbara Lazio |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Imprint: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 3 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm |
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Critics Review
“As a neurosurgeon, I can tell you: This is the side of medicine people rarely see. Honest, human, and at times unexpectedly funny, these stories capture the weight and privilege of caring for patients on their hardest days. It’s a powerful reminder of why what we do matters.” – Betsy Grunch, MD, FAANS, FACS, FCNS
About The Author
Barbara Lazio
Dr. Barbara E. Lazio is a neurosurgeon with experience in the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the brain and spine, with a special interest in the treatment of benign and malignant tumors. She specializes in stereotactic radiosurgery for the treatment of brain tumors.
She completed her neurosurgery residency at the University of Maryland, where she was the first woman to graduate from the program. She enjoys getting to know her patients so she can help them return to activities that are important to them.
A native of Ohio, Dr. Lazio has called the Pacific Northwest home since 2010. Outside of work she and her husband, Matt enjoy hiking, cycling, and spending time with their daughters.
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