The Making of a Surgeon is the memoir of an apprentice. It is William Nolen"s story of his transformation from student to practitioner, from a brash medical school graduate to a surgeon possessing skill and judgment. And, as happens in the best memoirs, with his brilliant flash of self-discovery William Nolen illuminates the world outside himself. First published in 1970, The Making of a Surgeon received critical acclaim and touched a world audience. The book"s universal themes propelled it to the rarified heights of a best seller. In this reprinted edition, with a foreword by the author"s daughter, his classic returns.