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Jack El-Hai

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The Lobotomist: A Maverick Medical Genius and His Tragic Quest to Rid the World of Mental Illness

The Lobotomist: A Maverick Medical Genius and His Tragic Quest to Rid the World of Mental Illness

Physician Walter Freeman attempts to treat thousands of psychiatric patients needing help during the middle of the 20th century.

2007

Stories

Damn History / June 2025

Issue 91: Obscured by Smoke

Jun 2

Damn History / June 2025

Jun 2

Obscured by Smoke

A wonderful writer and friend of mine named Burl Gilyard died in May 2025. Burl’s career was varied and admirable, and you can read about…

May 28

Obscured by Smoke

May 28

Reading by Chance

When using a random-number generator is the best way to choose your next book

May 16

Reading by Chance

May 16

His lobotomy

A few weeks ago, I learned that a man I admired, Howard Dully, died on February 11, 2025. He was 76 years old and had been one of the…

May 2

His lobotomy

May 2

Damn History #89 / April 2025

My free monthly newsletter for readers and writers of history

Apr 2

Damn History #89 / April 2025

Apr 2

An excerpt from Damn History / Issue 85 / December 2024

My recommendations are not the best

Dec 4, 2024

An excerpt from Damn History / Issue 85 / December 2024

Dec 4, 2024

Damn History #84 | November 2024

An unpleasant message from 1948

Nov 4, 2024

Damn History #84 | November 2024

Nov 4, 2024

In Love with a Delusion

Oct 21, 2024

In Love with a Delusion

Oct 21, 2024

Damn History #83 | October 2024

Out of context?

Oct 2, 2024

Damn History #83 | October 2024

Oct 2, 2024

Damn History #82 | September 2024

Block that history meme!

Sep 5, 2024

Damn History #82 | September 2024

Sep 5, 2024

Jack El-Hai

Jack El-Hai

Book Author

Books: The Lost Brothers (2019), The Nazi and the Psychiatrist (2013), & The Lobotomist (2005). Covers history, medicine, science, and more. jack@el-hai.com

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