Continuation of the international bestseller “Do No Harm”! In “Calling,” the author poses to himself and the reader sharp and uncomfortable questions that each of us will sooner or later have to think about. Questions about life and death, about mistakes and failures, about guilt - about coming to terms with yourself and the fact that you are only human. Henry Marsh shares exciting stories about dangerous operations and personal memories of 40 years as a neurosurgeon. This book is about the amazing life of an extremely curious person who has direct contact with the most complex organ in the known Universe. After reading this book, you will learn: • what it is like to see your own brain right during surgery; • how the human brain is able to predict the future; • that it is much better for both doctor and patient if the latter understands at least a little about human anatomy and psychology; • that bureaucrats are capable of driving anyone to white heat, and in this sense the British bureaucracy is no better than any other. “A fascinating book, from which is impossible to put down... This is an inspiring, and sometimes even disturbing read, which allows you to take a glimpse at a world that no one wants to get into.” The Arts Desk