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 recounts the experiences of Dr. Judy Melinek during her forensic pathology training in New York City. The narrative delves into her encounters with death investigation, highlighting the scientific and emotional aspects of her role while providing insight into the life of a medical examiner.
Informative
Dark
Challenging
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner by Judy Melinek and T.J. Mitchell offers a gripping, insightful glimpse into forensic pathology. Reviewers praise its compelling narrative and educational value. Some critique its detailed descriptions as too graphic. The blend of memoir and medical detail is both engaging and sobering.
Who Should Read Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner?
Readers fascinated by forensic science, true crime, and medical memoirs will enjoy Working Stiff. Fans of Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach and The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver would appreciate its blend of real-life forensic cases and personal insights into the life of a medical examiner.
32,899 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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258
Book • Nonfiction
New York City • 2000s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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