Fighting for Life The Twelve Battles that Made Our NHS, and the Struggle for Its Future
Fighting for Life: The Twelve Battles that Made Our NHS, and the Struggle for Its Future by Isabel Hardman is a detailed exploration of the National Health Service (NHS) and its pivotal moments since its establishment in 1948. Published by Viking in 2023, this 378-page book is presented in English and delves into the critical events that have shaped the NHS, reflecting its significance in British identity and the ongoing debates surrounding its future.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the NHS through compelling narratives from various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, patients, and policymakers. The book addresses significant historical milestones and the political challenges faced by the NHS, offering insights into its role in society and the healthcare delivery system. With a focus on both the achievements and struggles of this institution, Fighting for Life provides a nuanced understanding of the NHS’s impact on Great Britain and its social history.
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From the author of Why We Get the Wrong Politicians, a gripping, provocative exploration of the NHS, told through the most critical moments in its 75-year history
‘The book the NHS has always deserved’ Andrew Marr
‘Funny, intelligent and so beautifully written . . . a much-needed book’ Chris van Tulleken
‘Brilliant’ Adam Kay
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Since its foundation in 1948, the NHS has come to define our national identity; it even topped the “what makes Britain great” poll in 2022. It has made history (and the headlines) again and again – from cutting edge discoveries like the first ‘test tube baby’, to its heroic response to the Coronavirus crisis. But the NHS has also become a battleground for some of the fiercest political contests of our time, perceived either as a national treasure, or as a lumbering piece of state machinery in need of renovation.
In Fighting for Life, bestselling journalist Isabel Hardman cuts through the sentimentality and sloganeering on all sides of the political spectrum. Packed with gripping stories from the people at the beating heart of this venerated institution – its nurses, its doctors, its patients and the politicians who decide its fate – this is the essential book for understanding our NHS, and who we are as a nation.
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