This book is the "prequel" to Collins' previous book about his years as a resident at the Mayo Clinic. I loved this book. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. This book is inspiring for anybody who wants to change careers. I am learning first had that becoming a doctor is a whole lot of hard work and reading about someone else doing it I think is helpful. The beginning of the book with its crass language and drinking,was not to my liking. All the Doctors were white males! This is a reserved recommendation. Wow! Be the first to ask a question about Blue Collar, Blue Scrubs. Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2016. He's a single, twenty-four year old college graduate who's still living at home. I gained a new appreciation for my husband and gained new insight. But, during his medical school years, he makes a series of self discoveries and somehow develops a greater sense of empathy and understanding for h. Dr. Collins has a friendly narrative style that is engaging. Mejores libros sobre la vida de los médicos. Beyond that is the lesson of f. This was a great story...kind of a "rags to riches" tale of an unlikely candidate for medical school who has a desire that drives him past every roadblock to achieve his dream. I was particularly interested in this book because this man's journey to becoming a surgeon is so similar to my husband's-construction worker who realizes that he wanted to involve himself in something bigger, something more meaningful and fulfilling, and wanting to do good. I just finished this wonderful memoir that chronicles the transformation of a grunting, beer-drinking labourer into a full-of-heart medical doctor who ends up as a surgeon at the world-famous Mayo Clinic. I suppose one of the only problems with this book is something that can't be changed, and that is his "rags to riches" sort of story. by St. Martin's Press. We’d love your help. Not only did he transform himself from a manual laborer into a surgeon by working non-stop for five years, but he is also a thoughtful, compassionate person and an excellent author. Shop for Navy Blue Scrubs | FREE SHIPPING on $150 at Scrubs.com! Online Library Blue Collar Scrubs The Making Of A Surgeon Michael J Collins Blue Collar Scrubs The Making Of A Surgeon Michael J Collins When somebody should go to the books stores, search foundation by shop, shelf by shelf, it is really problematic. Not that anyone should be an egotistical grouch to get it done. Me, working hard to GAH where you want to be when no one thinks you can do it/being a nurse like his wife and relating to a "residency" and being from the Chicago area where the author is from so I knew the places he was mentioning and now living and working in Rochester, MN. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. The beginning of the book with its crass language and drinking,was not to my liking. From an Irish-Catholic construction worker downing beer, cursing and throwing rocks to becoming an orthopedic surgeon. I just finished this wonderful memoir that chronicles the transformation of a grunting, beer-drinking labourer into a full-of-heart medical doctor who ends up as a surgeon at the world-famous Mayo Clinic. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Fun Book with some interesting insights back in the day! This was the best I have read since some of Atul Gawande's books. 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