The Sawbones Book: The Hilarious, Horrifying Road to Modern Medicine

Sawbones takes readers on a hilarious and educational journey through the strange, sometimes horrifying, and always fascinating history of medicine. Written by Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin, this book expands on their popular podcast, exploring centuries of medical myths, experiments, and mishaps—from trepanation and powdered mummies to modern pandemics and everyday medical advice. With humor and insight, Sawbones shows how medical knowledge has evolved, the weird detours along the way, and how to separate fact from fiction in today’s health claims.

Why You’ll Love This

• Explores medical history with humor and clarity, making complex topics approachable and memorable.
• Covers centuries of medical practices, including odd treatments, historical pandemics, and modern medicine.
• Offers educational insights alongside entertaining stories inspired by 300+ podcast episodes.
• Encourages critical thinking about health, wellness, and evaluating medical advice.
• Perfect for science enthusiasts, history buffs, and fans of the Sawbones podcast.

Discover the strange, funny, and sometimes gross path that medicine has taken—and learn to navigate modern health claims with a sharper, more informed eye.