If you're looking for memoirs about people's professions, I'd recommend Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty! It's about her experience working as a mortician in a crematory when she was in her twenties. It's got a lot of dark humor as well as a really interesting critique of how Western societies deal with death compared to funeral practices in other countries.
Smoke Gets in your Eyes and other lessons from the crematory by Caitlyn Doughty is a great book from a professionals persepective that you would never think about. It's from her yours as a mortuary assistant, she is now a mortician and actually has a yt channel as well.
My ex used to answer the phone for the ambulance in the UK and she said they had regulars that would call all the time. Protocol dictates that they have to send ambulances out to them and eventually it all goes to court so they can essentially get permission to not send ambulances to these people. Which is all good until they actually need an ambulance.
Ambulances are soooo expensive (in the US) even for people with awesome health insurance. I cannot imagine someone consenting to an ambulance ride unless intestines are no longer where they're supposed to be, a limb is hanging on by some sinews, or severe trauma about the face and head.
I read the Silent Patient & thought is was okay, not great, 3/5 stars for me. You are gorgeous & charming, and you have a brilliant insight into the books that you read. I love hearing your take on these. I'm ready for the LilyCReads merch 😍
That 'it takes courage to be disliked' book sounds amazing, if you do further content for it I'd be keen. It's on my radar now so in future I'll hope to get it from my library! It described perfectly how people from my prior toxic environments would blame external factors and shirk responsibility for their actions so it is definitely being read by me for even more perspective and validity.
Adam Kay's "this is going to hurt" and "undoctored" about the experience of healthcare professionals in the UK. Very well written, funny and makes you furious at tomes
A recommendation on books related to other professions: Breaking Through by Katalin Kariko. It's a book about researchers in science (read: biochem) and Kariko's experiences on how the journey was and what are things she had to go through. It's very interesting and Kariko actually ended up winning a Nobel in 2023 despite all the hardships and drama in the field. I think you'd like it!
I feel the same way about “The Girl On the Train” as you said. I ended up really disliking the main character, not because she was alcoholic, it was more that she had absolutely zero tendency in her to even TRY to make a good decision once in a while. It was a painful read. I’ve read “The Silent Patient” and I remember liking it because it was actually captivating. Glad to see you posting more videos :)
All That Remains: A Life in Death by Sue Black (Professor of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology and she’s a Dame! Very interesting and eventful life) goes into what it’s like working with bodies that people donate for science and education, amongst many other things ❤ Also would love a video on The Courage to be Disliked! x
speaking of paramedics, i know someone who called ems because of a tummy ache and i sat there like, do you know where we are??? this isn't free, sir! they didn't even try to take tums or gas-x or some laxative. just felt like getting a ride to the hospital. i was so embarrassed, i couldn't look at the paramedics
When you are in a relationship and the person breaks stuff when they are angry... Do they break their own stuff or exclusively yours?... People can still be in control when they are angry and will use it as an excuse
Hello idk if you’ll see this but i’ve been watching you since you reviewed one of those cheesy romance books with dramatic covers (enjoyed that era of your channel btw), i was really into reading then but somehow got busy with life so i forgot abt it for years. Recently came back to reading again and im so glad your new videos found their way to my recommended once more during this specific period of my life. Quite a full circle moment for me haha happy youre active again lily!
Girl, drop the lip products! Also, welcome to the cozy mystery genre! You should check out Agatha Christie, she kind of founded the genre and is still super popular if you have not heard of her.
Talking about different professions in books, I would recommend Just One More Question: Stories from a Life in Neurology by Niall Tubridy. It's written by a neurologist and he writes about many cases throughtout his career. I found it very interesting to read and I think you might enjoy it, too.
I feel like we went through this phase where it was super popular for authors to write alcoholic mcs because they thought addiction was the only way to make someone interesting or different to avoid having perfect protagonists and it ended up making the protagonist super unlikable and frustrating to read about
Your ambulance rides are free?? In my area, we avoid it at all costs, because it's an automatic $5K you get billed later. People actually Uber because it's cheaper
I added If I Had Your Face, and The Courage to be Disliked into my TBR!! My recommendation for you would be to read No Land to Light On by Yara Zgheib 🫶🏻
3 videos in two weeks? She's spoiling us y'all!!
I hope that she keep going this way😂❤️ 💯 my favorite youtuber
I’m tryin my best 😅
LILY ACTIVE ERA EVERYONE CHEERED
Using anger as a manipulation tactic is on point
If you're looking for memoirs about people's professions, I'd recommend Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty! It's about her experience working as a mortician in a crematory when she was in her twenties. It's got a lot of dark humor as well as a really interesting critique of how Western societies deal with death compared to funeral practices in other countries.
I second that! Loved her book!
“are you, cooked?” i CANT this is why we need aussie youtubers. 🥇
I would definitely love another video on The Courage to be Disliked! From what you said here I've decided to add the book to my TBR.
Just wanna say I’ve been a viewer for years and I never will not get excited when you upload ❤ love your energy and I hope you stay happy and healthy
Thank you so much ❤❤❤
Smoke Gets in your Eyes and other lessons from the crematory by Caitlyn Doughty is a great book from a professionals persepective that you would never think about. It's from her yours as a mortuary assistant, she is now a mortician and actually has a yt channel as well.
My ex used to answer the phone for the ambulance in the UK and she said they had regulars that would call all the time. Protocol dictates that they have to send ambulances out to them and eventually it all goes to court so they can essentially get permission to not send ambulances to these people.
Which is all good until they actually need an ambulance.
Ambulances are soooo expensive (in the US) even for people with awesome health insurance. I cannot imagine someone consenting to an ambulance ride unless intestines are no longer where they're supposed to be, a limb is hanging on by some sinews, or severe trauma about the face and head.
the only youtuber whose videos I am completely SAT for...like won't even mindlessly scroll on my phone, I can't risk missing anything
I read the Silent Patient & thought is was okay, not great, 3/5 stars for me.
You are gorgeous & charming, and you have a brilliant insight into the books that you read. I love hearing your take on these.
I'm ready for the LilyCReads merch 😍
That 'it takes courage to be disliked' book sounds amazing, if you do further content for it I'd be keen. It's on my radar now so in future I'll hope to get it from my library! It described perfectly how people from my prior toxic environments would blame external factors and shirk responsibility for their actions so it is definitely being read by me for even more perspective and validity.
100% you need to get onto it, it’s so worth the read 🙏
Adam Kay's "this is going to hurt" and "undoctored" about the experience of healthcare professionals in the UK. Very well written, funny and makes you furious at tomes
I'd like to hear about the Courage to be Disliked, especially since you don't wholly agree with the book :)
I definitely added The Courage to Be Disliked to my TBR. I would love a full video about this book from you!!
A recommendation on books related to other professions: Breaking Through by Katalin Kariko.
It's a book about researchers in science (read: biochem) and Kariko's experiences on how the journey was and what are things she had to go through. It's very interesting and Kariko actually ended up winning a Nobel in 2023 despite all the hardships and drama in the field. I think you'd like it!
I feel the same way about “The Girl On the Train” as you said. I ended up really disliking the main character, not because she was alcoholic, it was more that she had absolutely zero tendency in her to even TRY to make a good decision once in a while. It was a painful read.
I’ve read “The Silent Patient” and I remember liking it because it was actually captivating.
Glad to see you posting more videos :)
Ur videos are absolutely comforting
Thank you ❤
All That Remains: A Life in Death by Sue Black (Professor of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology and she’s a Dame! Very interesting and eventful life) goes into what it’s like working with bodies that people donate for science and education, amongst many other things ❤ Also would love a video on The Courage to be Disliked! x
The anger bit hit so hard!
You’re back in your reading era girl 😍
Love being in my reading era 🤩🥲
I just love the way you talk about books
speaking of paramedics, i know someone who called ems because of a tummy ache and i sat there like, do you know where we are??? this isn't free, sir!
they didn't even try to take tums or gas-x or some laxative. just felt like getting a ride to the hospital. i was so embarrassed, i couldn't look at the paramedics
Can you please introduce us to your beloved classics you have on the shelf?
She's posting so frequently. My light in da dark ❤
20:25 oh id love a video review on the courage to be disliked! Tbh seeing you read it on insta gave me the motivation to finally read it 😭
That’s so awesome! I hope you enjoy it like I did 🙏
When you are in a relationship and the person breaks stuff when they are angry... Do they break their own stuff or exclusively yours?... People can still be in control when they are angry and will use it as an excuse
Blood Has a Voice: From the Autopsy Table by Hestelle van Staden - South African forensic doctor. super super cool
You seem to have so much more fun reading again recently. Really enjoying the videos! 💜💜💜
Hello idk if you’ll see this but i’ve been watching you since you reviewed one of those cheesy romance books with dramatic covers (enjoyed that era of your channel btw), i was really into reading then but somehow got busy with life so i forgot abt it for years. Recently came back to reading again and im so glad your new videos found their way to my recommended once more during this specific period of my life. Quite a full circle moment for me haha happy youre active again lily!
Girl, drop the lip products! Also, welcome to the cozy mystery genre! You should check out Agatha Christie, she kind of founded the genre and is still super popular if you have not heard of her.
Not a book but I think you’d really enjoy the ‘Things People Do’ podcast, each episode they interview a different profession.
Bless you, this is extremely up my alley 🙏❤
Why are you my fav booktuber atm
Hey Lily, would like to see a video on the last book you brushed through. Keep spoiling us 😉
Talking about different professions in books, I would recommend Just One More Question: Stories from a Life in Neurology by Niall Tubridy. It's written by a neurologist and he writes about many cases throughtout his career. I found it very interesting to read and I think you might enjoy it, too.
Awesome, thnx for the recommendation!! 🙏
Another Lily video so soon. What did we do to deserve this?
I feel like we went through this phase where it was super popular for authors to write alcoholic mcs because they thought addiction was the only way to make someone interesting or different to avoid having perfect protagonists and it ended up making the protagonist super unlikable and frustrating to read about
so many new videos!!! i'm so happyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ur so eloquent talking abt books
I would’ve loved another video about The Courage to be Disliked!
I would love to hear more of your thoughts on "the courage to be disliked"!
Looks like she's officially back!
is this like a third video in a month? 👀 good to have you back ❤
Trying to be in my consistent era 😅
i also hated milk fed, i forced myself to finish it bc it had so much hype so i thought it was gonna get better 😭
Lilly welcome back hereeeee omggg
I like to see the different books you choose to read lily
If I Had Your Face sounds really interesting! Glad you have been uploading more :D
can you do a bookshelf tour? if it’s okay with you
I was thinking to do a reorganisation video potentially since the books aren’t organised on there at all 😅
Another upload?! Yayyyy
Shes got a mid year boost 👌 we are blessed
"take some panadol and shut the fck up" will immediately enter my daily lexicon
I dont like reading much, but i do enjoy your videos
Your ambulance rides are free?? In my area, we avoid it at all costs, because it's an automatic $5K you get billed later. People actually Uber because it's cheaper
Only if you have private, cover or in a job that covers.
You either LOVE milk fed, or absolutely hate it there is no inbetween 😂
I totally agree with this haha, I’ve seen zero indifferent reviews for milk fed
I would recommend War Doctor by David Nott for books about medical professionals I think you would really like it
I was wondering if you've read Green Dot by I think Madeline Grey (?) - it was really interesting because I've seen very different opinions on it!
are ambulances free in australia? they’re like $3,000 in the united states😭
Meanwhile in America we Uber to the ER because f*ck paying for an ambulance lmao
if you like psychology books i recommend "memories, dreams, reflections" by carl gustav jung!!
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alfred adler was a psychiatrist and a psycho therapist :)
Have you read 'Fresh water for flowers'?
No I haven’t, who is the author??
@@LilyCReads10 Valérie Perrin! Cracker of a recent French writer
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Some people get ambulances for free??? What do you mean???? 😭
I would lovee a review of courage to be disliked!
At 7:08 since you said the story took place during a baking contest I heard “one of the judges is a massive crepe” 🫠
😂😂
I added If I Had Your Face, and The Courage to be Disliked into my TBR!! My recommendation for you would be to read No Land to Light On by Yara Zgheib 🫶🏻
Thanks for the recommendation!! 🙏