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Stitched Up

Stories of Life and Death from a Prison Doctor

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Stitched Up

By: Shahed Yousaf
Narrated by: Homer Todiwala
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Brought to you by Penguin.

Dr Shahed Yousaf is a prison doctor dedicated to caring for people on the margins of society. An outsider on the inside, in Stitched Up he introduces us to a cast of unforgettable characters, including killers, con men and auto-cannibals. To Dr Yousaf, they are patients first and prisoners second—because any one of us could end up on the wrong side of the law. He tells us honestly and compassionately what it's like to be their doctor in a system that's chronically overcrowded, drastically under-resourced and all too easy to ignore.

Dr Yousaf spends his time running between emergencies—from overdoses to assaults, from cell fires to suicides—with one hand perpetually hovering over the panic button. It's not a job for the faint-hearted. But while the system is failing, he and his colleagues are doing their very best to prop it up.

In stories that are frequently harrowing, sometimes humorous and always hard-hitting, we discover how difficult life is for those behind bars—but that there is still hope for all those who dare to care.

©2022 Shahed Yousaf (P)2022 Penguin Audio Medical Professionals & Academics Racism & Discrimination Social Sciences Inspiring Scary Thought-Provoking Witty Heartfelt

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Loved it. The combination of the GPs personal thoughts and the prison stories held my attention throughout. Highly recommended.

Engaging

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Dr Shahed shares a unique glimpse into prison life and health care challenges there. Other than being an interesting read full of funny anecdotes, this account is also a story about resilience and personal growth.

The book shows how every small actions can help even if the system is completely broken. It also raises awareness about mental health and how prison life deteriorates what's left of it in the detainees rather than rehabilitate them.

Worth the read!

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As a prison doctor myself, I can confirm that the information in this book is spot-on. It's well written, and just like prison medicine - interesting. I recommend it to anyone thinking about a career in prison healthcare!
Great narrator as well.

Very accurate description

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it gave a very real insight into prison life from both sides. made me see things in a different light.

I wasn't expecting to find it SO interesting.

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This is moving, wonderful, sad and insightful.
I was struck by the circumstances and the love written here

Absolutely superb

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fantastic insight into offender care. couldn't stop listening. Dr Y and the team are wonderful people in very difficult circumstances. Great book.

Dr Y

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Absolutely loved the honest insight of our HMP, clear, and easy to listen to audio book. Brilliant

superb

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Great audio book, easy to listen to, gripping story from start to finish. I really enjoyed

Interesting

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Whatever your views on our current criminal justice system, you must listen to this! I knew it was in dire straits before I started this, but just how shocking the state our prisons are in caught me somewhat off guard. Dr Yousaf bring new, clear eyes to the picture. His tales are gritty, raw and yet amusing, too. The couple of days listening to this have utterly changed my perspective for ever.

This is truly revelatory!

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I'm so glad I found this in the sale section this month. What an insightful and intimate listen!

It reminded me of 'This is going to hurt' by Adam Kay. I guess the notes they constantly have to write up as a GP means that these books are so detailed and captivating.

I loved this book I've learnt so much and from a perspective I've never even considered before.

Narration was also superb.

I loved the ending, how it all came full circle.

Thank you Dr Shahid Yousef for sharing your story, I loved listening to it.

Gem

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