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HomeTrue CrimeAutopsy: Life in the trenches with a forensic pathologist in Africa by Ryan Blumenthal
Autopsy: Life in the trenches with a forensic pathologist in Africa by Ryan Blumenthal
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Publication Date: July 2020
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 reader 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.
An incredibly interesting book on a subject that most people wouldn't have the confidence to question. I am in awe of his self-discipline and positive attitude.
Autopsy is a must read - an in your face reality check of what goes on in a South African mortuary. Forget the fake glamour of CSI, this book tells it like it is and brings about a... view morewareness of the obstacles and struggles faced by South Africa's forensic pathologists. I especially enjoyed the part on life lessons from the autopsy table - so true, yet sad that people need to be reminded about practicing common sense and basic human decency. An important book - fascinating and unputdownable. view less
A very insightful and thought-provoking look at the daily life, work and challenges of a forensic pathologist in Africa.
Ryan takes the reader straight to the autop... view moresy table, shares and explains in detail the how, what and why of the challenging cases with which he has been confronted over the years.
Ryan displays a passion for solving criminal cases and bringing perpetrators to justice. The reader is given a behind-the-scene look at some challenging cases ranging from murder, suicide, death from lightning strikes to name but a few.
In conclusion Ryan shares 10 intriguing ‘Lessons for the Living from the Dead’!
AUTOPSY: RYAN BLUMENTHAL
• Well-structured and articulated absorbing the reader in an informative way’ giving insight into the role of the forensic pathologist in general and... view more more specific in Africa.
• The author demonstrates that the dead body is handled with respect and dignity.
• As the reader gets into the book it becomes clear that there are many health risks for the forensic pathologist associated with the performing of an autopsy.
• The book reveals that the dead speaks to the living, giving clues to successfully solve sometimes extremely complicated murder and fraudulent cases, making use of science and dedication.
• The forensic pathologist must be very observant and realizes that for every contact there is a trace. This inspires the reader to be more observant going through life.
• The ultimate goal for the forensic pathologist is the seek for justice and to bring the perpetrators to book. This was the motivation behind the author to become a forensic pathologist. There were some obstacles he had to overcome in the process.
• It becomes clear to the reader that it is not for anyone to become a forensic pathologist, but it requires an extremely specific person to perform that role.
• It is clear to the reader that although academic qualifications are a prerequisite to be successful there is no substitute for experience and dedication.
• The author succeeds to enforce respect and appreciation in the reader for the role that forensic pathologists play in society.
• The author identifies 10 lessons that he learned from the dead on his working table. These lessons are applicable for every living person and serves as a good basis of advice.
Piet Ackermann view less
For all those bored housewives, IT Geeks and nostalgic ex policeman .... no seriously, this book is a tour de force of African death! And all this with unnatural Blumenthal Warp. D... view moreubula Kahle. view less
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