Autopsy

Life in the Trenches with a Forensic Pathologist in Africa

By: Ryan Blumenthal

Narrated by: Ettienne Durandt

Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

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 listener 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.

©2020 Ryan Blumenthal (P)2020 Audible, Ltd

Amazing

Captivating and humorous. I would recommend this to anyone who want to learn about life

A brave insight into an otherwise unknown world

It is a book daringly written with honesty and scientific rigour. That provides insight to both the pathological aspects and criminology. The life lessons was authentic and hit home. Highly recommended

in the forensic pathology world

fast "read".i felt like a student. it was an interesting career choice especially in South Africa,

Got what I wanted!

I beautiful constructed journey through the day in the life of Dr Blumenthal. I will actually listen to this again some day.

very interesting!!!! learned quite abit from this

very engaging. who knew the guillotine was not a quick way to go!!! great listen.

Captivating

This book was fascinating, the material easy to understand and gives a glimps into a world many of us are unaware of. I was sad when I reached the end. The writer is knowledgeable and very human. I loved the book.

just fantastic!

I wanted to learn more about this subject I thought this would be a good start. although this was in South Africa I think it painted a wonderful overall picture of what a medical examiner does, painting pictures and describing smells I could almost see and smell myself.
I would recommend this, it is educational, philosophical and in the end reminds us to be better people.

Thrilling

Excellent account of what happens behind the scenes. Really eye opening. I could not stop listening. Thank you

Nobody knows

Times of laughter (no body, no nose) but mostly a pure education, enlightenment, and understanding of forensics. Thoughtfully written and well read. A good listen for anyone alive to remember to appreciate life.

Informative and interesting

This book contained some rare insight into forensic pathology specifically in Africa. It was just the right length and enough detail to make it interesting. The narrator was also very good as a bad narrator can destroy an otherwise good book.