{"product_id":"this-is-going-to-hurt-adam-kay","title":"This Is Going to Hurt – Adam Kay","description":"\u003cp\u003eA paperback edition (2018, Picador) in \u003cstrong\u003eGood\u003c\/strong\u003e condition — some wear, but a strong reading copy with solid resale appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdam Kay's secret diary from his time as a junior doctor reveals the raw, hilarious, and heartbreaking reality of life on the NHS frontlines. From absurd patient encounters to grueling hours and devastating losses, Kay's memoir blends dark humor with unflinching honesty — offering a behind-the-scenes look at medicine that is both eye-opening and utterly unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRated \u003cstrong\u003e4.4\/5 on Goodreads\u003c\/strong\u003e from 210,000+ ratings — \u003cem\u003e\"Hilarious and heartbreaking — Kay balances comedy with compassion.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eViral on BookTok for its medical memoir authenticity, dark humor in the face of exhaustion, and emotional gut-punch moments. Readers highlight the \"laugh until you cry\" balance and Kay's candid portrayal of burnout and sacrifice on the frontlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Henry Marsh's \u003cem\u003eDo No Harm\u003c\/em\u003e, Paul Kalanithi's \u003cem\u003eWhen Breath Becomes Air\u003c\/em\u003e, or Christie Watson's \u003cem\u003eThe Language of Kindness\u003c\/em\u003e. Pairs well with \u003cem\u003e'Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e for a themed Adam Kay collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44470859825267,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7ab54c05-ec96-4445-a262-446c9050aab9.jpg?v=1774263741","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/this-is-going-to-hurt-adam-kay","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}