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Dear NHS: 100 Stories to Say Thank You, Edited by Adam Kay Kindle Edition

4.7 out of 5 stars 4,822 ratings

THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Curated and edited by Adam Kay (author of multi-million bestseller
This is Going to Hurt), Dear NHS features 100 household names telling their personal stories of the health service. Contributors include: Paul McCartney, Emilia Clarke, Peter Kay, Stephen Fry, Sir Trevor McDonald, Graham Norton, Sir Michael Palin, Naomie Harris, Sir David Jason, Dame Emma Thompson, Joanna Lumley, Miranda Hart, Jamie Oliver, Ed Sheeran, David Tennant, Dame Julie Walters, Emma Watson, Malala Yousafzai and many, many more.

All profits from this book will go to NHS Charities Together to fund vital research and projects, and The Lullaby Trust which supports parents bereaved of babies and young children.

Other writers include Jack Whitehall, Chris Evans, Lorraine Kelly, Lee Mack, Jonathan Ross, Konnie Huq, Frank Skinner, KT Tunstall and Sandi Toksvig.

The NHS is our single greatest achievement as a country. No matter who you are, no matter what your health needs are, and no matter how much money you have, the NHS is there for you. In
Dear NHS, 100 inspirational people come together to share their stories of how the national health service has been there for them, and changed their lives in the process. By turns deeply moving, hilarious, hopeful and impassioned, these stories together become a love letter to the NHS and the 1.4 million people who go above and beyond the call of duty every single day - selflessly, generously, putting others before themselves, never more so than now.

They are all heroes, and this book is our way of saying thank you.

Contributors include: Dolly Alderton, Monica Ali, Kate Atkinson, Pam Ayres, David Baddiel, Johanna Basford, Mary Beard, William Boyd, Frankie Boyle, Jo Brand, Kevin Bridges, Alex Brooker, Charlie Brooker, Rob Brydon, Bill Bryson, Kathy Burke, Peter Capaldi, Jimmy Carr, Candice Carty-Williams, Lauren Child, Lee Child, Bridget Christie, Emilia Clarke, Rev Richard Coles, Daisy May Cooper, Jilly Cooper, Fearne Cotton, Juno Dawson, Kit de Waal, Victoria Derbyshire, Reni Eddo-Lodge, Chris Evans, Anne Fine, Martin Freeman, Dawn French, Stephen Fry, Mark Gatiss, Ricky Gervais, Professor Green, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Mark Haddon, Matt Haig, The Hairy Bikers, Naomie Harris, Miranda Hart, Victoria Hislop, Nick Hornby, Sali Hughes, Konnie Huq, Marina Hyde, E L James, Greg James, Sir David Jason, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Jackie Kay, Peter Kay, Lorraine Kelly, Marian Keyes, Shappi Khorsandi, Nish Kumar, Stewart Lee, Joanna Lumley, Lee Mack, Emily Maitlis, Andrew Marr, Catherine Mayer, Alexander McCall Smith, Paul McCartney, Sir Trevor McDonald, Caitlin Moran, Kate Mosse, Jojo Moyes, David Nicholls, John Niven, Graham Norton, Chris O'Dowd, Dermot O'Leary, Jamie Oliver, Sir Michael Palin, Maxine Peake, Sue Perkins, Katie Piper, Ian Rankin, Jonathan Ross, Ed Sheeran, Paul Sinha, Frank Skinner, Matthew Syed, Kae Tempest, David Tennant, Louis Theroux, Dame Emma Thompson, Sandi Toksvig, Stanley Tucci, KT Tunstall, Johnny Vegas, Danny Wallace, Dame Julie Walters, Phil Wang, Emma Watson, Mark Watson, Robert Webb, Irvine Welsh, Jack Whitehall, Josh Widdicombe, Dame Jacqueline Wilson, Greg Wise, Malala Yousafzai, Benjamin Zephaniah.

A minimum of £3.09 from the sale of each book will be paid to NHS Charities Together and £0.16 will be paid to The Lullaby Trust.


From the Publisher

Adam kay, dear nhs, this is going to hurt, twas the nightshift before christmas, doctor
Adam kay, dear nhs, this is going to hurt, twas the nightshift before christmas, doctor
Adam kay, dear nhs, this is going to hurt, twas the nightshift before christmas, doctor
Adam kay, dear nhs, this is going to hurt, twas the nightshift before christmas, doctor
louis theroux, kate tempest, malala, sandi toksvig, matthew syed, irvine welsh

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Vivid tales here of broken bones, gaping wounds, burst appendixes, engorged boils, enlarged testicles and chronic diarrhoea... ― GUARDIAN

This unfailingly readable volume celebrates the NHS and the incredible care it gives us.

SUNDAY MIRROR

This book is the literary equivalent of the Clap For Carers, a love letter to NHS workers written by grateful celebrities.

DAILY MIRROR

Will have you in tears of both laughter and sadness.

BEST

About the Author

Adam Kay is a former junior doctor, now one of the country's best-selling authors. His books This is Going to Hurt and Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas have sold millions of copies worldwide, and he is a passionate supporter of, and campaigner for, the NHS. Adam is a patron of The Lullaby Trust.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B087419G9V
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Trapeze
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 9 July 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 340 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1398701373
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 4,822 ratings

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Adam Kay is an award-winning writer and former non-award-winning junior doctor. His first book "This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor" was a Sunday Times number one bestseller for over a year and has sold over 3 million copies in 37 languages. It was followed up by number one bestsellers "Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas" and "Undoctored".

He is also one of the UK's bestselling children's authors, with "Kay's Anatomy" the fastest-selling nonfiction kids' book of the decade. Other children's books include "Kay's Marvellous Medicine" and his first picture book "Amy Gets Eaten".

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Customers find this book a fantastic read about the NHS, filled with heart-warming and poignant stories that make them laugh and cry. Moreover, the content captures the gamut of life's experiences, and customers appreciate that the proceeds will support appropriate charities. Additionally, the book's pacing is very moving, and one customer notes how it serves as a love letter to the NHS.

142 customers mention ‘Readability’142 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a fantastic and entertaining read about the NHS, with one customer noting it's good to dip in and out of.

"After being told this NHS book was a good read l decided that maybe l would also enjoy it...not my usual reading But as the story's were short i..." Read more

"Great book. Although haven't a clue who half of the "Celebrities" are maybe that's due to my age...." Read more

"Lovely book. Nice to see how much NHS impacts everyones lives . Good read and some sad and funny stories." Read more

"...Bought for my son, a nurse, easy to read. A nice tribute to the NHS" Read more

69 customers mention ‘Story quality’66 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the stories in the book, describing them as poignant and amusing, with one customer noting the collection of varied experiences and another mentioning the 400 pages of anecdotes.

"An interesting, easy to read book which one could pick up/put down whenever the need arose. None of the letters are too lengthy, which I liked." Read more

"Great selection of stories, some funny and some sentimental by the celebrities. Good to pick up and read a few at a time." Read more

"...Good read and some sad and funny stories." Read more

"This is a great collection of short anecdotes & stories, some hilarious and some heartbreaking but all of them very personal and every single one..." Read more

59 customers mention ‘Heartwarming stories’59 positive0 negative

Customers find the stories in the book heartwarming and affectionate, making it an emotional read that serves as a love letter to the NHS.

"...On the whole the book is really good and for a good cause...." Read more

"...Bought for my son, a nurse, easy to read. A nice tribute to the NHS" Read more

"A funny, emotional, sometimes sad collection of very short stories and/or tributes from a range of celebrities, about their experiences of the..." Read more

"...A wonderful tribute made me laugh and cry in equal measure." Read more

46 customers mention ‘Humor’46 positive0 negative

Customers find the book humorous, with multiple reviews noting it makes them laugh, and one customer mentioning it is written with heartfelt appreciation of the NHS.

"A funny, emotional, sometimes sad collection of very short stories and/or tributes from a range of celebrities, about their experiences of the..." Read more

"This is a great collection of short anecdotes & stories, some hilarious and some heartbreaking but all of them very personal and every single one..." Read more

"Wonderful collection of letters about our beloved NHS. Funny, moving and lovely tribute to this national treasure." Read more

"...stories from our favourite authors, celebs, musicians, chefs and comedians...." Read more

28 customers mention ‘Heartbreaking story’28 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartbreaking, with several mentioning it made them cry, and one customer noting it includes both laughter and tears throughout.

"A great read for a good cause, sad and funny and a lovely insight into the different experience everyone has of the NHS no matter who you are" Read more

"...collection of short anecdotes & stories, some hilarious and some heartbreaking but all of them very personal and every single one singing the..." Read more

"Enjoyable book. Some sad, some funny tales and heart warming tales. Having worked in the NHS for 47 years it's nice to be appreciated." Read more

"...stories from some very well known celebrities that will make you laugh, cry and feel profound gratitude that the NHS is there to help and support us..." Read more

20 customers mention ‘Content’20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the content of the book, with one review noting how it captures the gamut of life's experiences, while another mentions how it reinforces the importance of the NHS.

"This is a great collection of short anecdotes & stories, some hilarious and some heartbreaking but all of them very personal and every single one..." Read more

"Packed with accounts from celebrities and writers on some of the most dramatic, saddest or funny moments in their lives...." Read more

"...It sums up the NHS and there is a story in here that everyone can relate to. As the title says - thank you NHS...." Read more

"...This is a collection of anecdotes and thoughts from British famous people (actors, poets, TV showman,...) to/about the NHS." Read more

15 customers mention ‘Charity support’15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the proceeds of the book will support appropriate charities.

"...👏👏👏👏👏👏 Well worth a read and the proceeds go towards NHS charities so it’s a win win. I highly recommend this book...." Read more

"This was amazing and it raises money for the NHS too so double win...." Read more

"...and the hard work that must have gone into that, and the generosity of the people involved, so generously sharing their histories...." Read more

"...I absolutely share the aim of this book, raising money for the NHS Charities Together and The Lullaby Trust...." Read more

13 customers mention ‘Pacing’13 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book very moving, with one customer noting how it captures a moment in time.

"...I found it a moving and touching read. It's one that you can either read from beginning to end or just choose the celebrities you're interested in...." Read more

"An amazing and moving book, 100+ stories about how wonderful all our NHS staff are...." Read more

"All the stories were well written, most very moving and others funny...." Read more

"Very moving (even for someone as squeamish as me!)..." Read more

perfection.
5 out of 5 stars
perfection.
This was amazing and it raises money for the NHS too so double win. It is a new release to tie in with the pandemic we have all and are currently experiencing. Inside contains 100 short stories from our favourite authors, celebs, musicians, chefs and comedians. These range from hilarious out of this world stories, heart breaking stories, deaths, births and honest everyday stories. We get a full range and all contain a thank you message within. There are also some beautiful poems within too. It really is a beautiful read put together by Adam Kay. The thing that stood out to me and was mentioned a lot of time in this book is the amazement of the NHS staff and how it is all free. Just makes you go wow doesn't it? The heart of the UK. The NHS. Highly recommend. A well deserved five stars from me I'd give more if I could and a huge thank you to everyone working in our NHS. Keep going soldiers.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2020
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    This is a great collection of short anecdotes & stories, some hilarious and some heartbreaking but all of them very personal and every single one singing the praises of our beloved NHS. It’s the institution that puts the ‘great’ in Great Britain & we would certainly be so much worse off without it.

    The real heroes in this life are those that work in our NHS and that’s never been more evident than right now. Respect to each & every one of them. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

    Well worth a read and the proceeds go towards NHS charities so it’s a win win. I highly recommend this book.
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 December 2024
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Well thought idea as a reminder of an usual time in our lives. Bought for my son, a nurse, easy to read. A nice tribute to the NHS
  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2020
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    This was amazing and it raises money for the NHS too so double win. It is a new release to tie in with the pandemic we have all and are currently experiencing. Inside contains 100 short stories from our favourite authors, celebs, musicians, chefs and comedians. These range from hilarious out of this world stories, heart breaking stories, deaths, births and honest everyday stories. We get a full range and all contain a thank you message within. There are also some beautiful poems within too. It really is a beautiful read put together by Adam Kay.

    The thing that stood out to me and was mentioned a lot of time in this book is the amazement of the NHS staff and how it is all free. Just makes you go wow doesn't it? The heart of the UK. The NHS. Highly recommend. A well deserved five stars from me I'd give more if I could and a huge thank you to everyone working in our NHS. Keep going soldiers.
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2020
    This was amazing and it raises money for the NHS too so double win. It is a new release to tie in with the pandemic we have all and are currently experiencing. Inside contains 100 short stories from our favourite authors, celebs, musicians, chefs and comedians. These range from hilarious out of this world stories, heart breaking stories, deaths, births and honest everyday stories. We get a full range and all contain a thank you message within. There are also some beautiful poems within too. It really is a beautiful read put together by Adam Kay.

    The thing that stood out to me and was mentioned a lot of time in this book is the amazement of the NHS staff and how it is all free. Just makes you go wow doesn't it? The heart of the UK. The NHS. Highly recommend. A well deserved five stars from me I'd give more if I could and a huge thank you to everyone working in our NHS. Keep going soldiers.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 August 2020
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    I bought this book following it being mentioned on The One Show.

    I found it a moving and touching read. It's one that you can either read from beginning to end or just choose the celebrities you're interested in. I didn't know who everybody was but I'm not sure that was necessary, it was more about the story and you can always google the people you don't know. It made me laugh and it made me cry more than once, which is usually how I judge whether a book is good or not - if it can move you to laughter or tears.

    I thought there were a few entries that could have been left out. Either because they were overly self-indulgent (and it isn't meant to be about you and how great or clever you are), or because they almost didn't seem to know what they were involved in or what they should be writing.

    Overall though I think it's a book worth buying, with some interesting and personal stories and it supports a good cause at the same time.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 January 2025
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    The stories in the book illustrate how important our NHS is to us and I found it a hugely enjoyable read.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 February 2022
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    Loved the individual stories that made me shed a tear or two. But perfect as the NHS may be, people should remember is that there are times it fails. If a book was written about its failures, would we love it a just as much? Perhaps if the reason there are mishaps were highlighted ( although I suspect we all know the reasons, ) would anything be done about it? The NHS is the best thing GB has and should not be neglected due to lack of MONEY. I worked in the NHS and loved my job, I was an old fashioned nurse/ midwife and wouldn’t have traded my job for anything or anyone. There was no greater joy than handing a newborn baby to an exhausted mother that had “ pushed as if you were constipated” in order to deliver her baby. I experienced private medical care and can only say, Brits, love and treasure your NHS because the alternative doesn’t bear having. It saved my husband’s life after a heart attack, it also just about saved his life again after an intestinal blockage, it gave me a brand new knee, which hasn’t been a great success, but hey ho I’m walking, and it’s giving me a lifetime of medication free for one complaint after another, and FINALLY, because I happily paid my NHS contributions, I also have a pension until I die. So what’s to complain about, SOD ALL❤️❤️❤️❤️
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2020
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    After being told this NHS book was a good read l decided that maybe l would also enjoy it...not my usual reading But as the story's were short i found it easy to read and put down and start again...story's were very light entertaining to read some serious some funny and some that you get a feeling of laughter. All the people that wrote a article made it so interesting and down to earth things that may have happened to them As l said story's were short and down to earth... It was a very good book and good value for money and l would recommend reading it. As we are all facing difficult times we need to thank the NHS for all there wonderful care and support which they have been working hard for us all...And also all profits go to NHS Charities so go on buy this book you want be disappointed..
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2022
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    I've had my own experience with the NHS to make me grateful that it exists - like so many of the writers who contributed, I'm glad that I live in a country where you don't have to prove you can pay before you get treatment. If it wasn't for the NHS, I probably wouldn't be alive today - and the treatment I received I would never have been able to afford, had I had to pay privately.
    I enjoyed most of the stories - and also appreciated those where the writer didn't have a specific experience to relate, but just wanted to say a big "thank you" to all who work for this wonderful organisation.
    Only one story jarred - Irvine Welsh's contribution I felt to be in very poor taste - but that was only one out of more than a hundred, so I'm certainly not subtracting any stars from my rating.
    I urge everyone to read it - especially those who grumble about the NHS - it may not be perfect, but it's the best health service in the world!
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  • Amazon Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars Kitap kirli ve toz içinde geldi
    Reviewed in Turkey on 16 September 2024
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    Kirli ve toz içinde geldi, kullanılmamış ama yeni kitap alınca temiz olmasını beklerim
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    5.0 out of 5 stars C'è un intervento di Paul McCartney e poi è beneficienza
    Reviewed in Italy on 10 April 2022
    E' in Inglese. Io l'ho preso per l'intervento di McCartney e perché i soldi vanno in beneficienza. La copia oltretutto è autografata.
  • David Neustein
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired and inspiring
    Reviewed in Australia on 21 July 2020
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    Thanks to everybody involved, and particularly to the authors, for expressing what many others must be feeling. A very worthwhile project, and I recommend this book to everyone.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars ...
    Reviewed in the United States on 18 July 2024
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    Good read and makes you realise the importance of maintaining and having the NHS. Glad to stay in a country that has a system like this, even with it's flaws.

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