The Facemaker

In "The Facemaker," Lindsey Fitzharris tells the inspiring true story of Harold Gillies, a visionary surgeon who revolutionized plastic surgery by reconstructing the faces of soldiers disfigured during the First World War. Narrated by Daniel Gillies, his great-great nephew, this audiobook explores the profound impact of Gillies' work in a time when military technology vastly outpaced medical care, highlighting the hope and healing he brought to those left broken by war. With vivid accounts of both surgical innovation and the personal journeys of wounded soldiers, the narrative captures the intersection of medicine and artistry amidst the horrors of conflict.