Below are three different positive reviews of The Piercing Bible from readers in the medical community:
Doctors and nurses educate yourself! The Piercing Bible, Definitive Guide is excellent source. As a RN, I have worked in our emergency department and I prepare patients for surgery. I educate my patients and colleagues regarding body piercing. I have found Elayne Angel to be my educator. Her extensive knowledge and professionalism have given me the tools to better teach others. I quote from her book, and try to help remove the stigma associated with people who choose to adorn their bodies. I HIGHLY recommend this book to ALL, but also encourage my fellow healthcare professionals to be informed!
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Only Book You Need August 13, 2010
By Nursing101 from New Mexico
Favorable: A great guilty pleasure
"As
a nurse and soon to be someone getting my first piercing, I found this
book to answer all my questions. This was written by a true artist,
and love for her work. The advice made me feel comfortable in doing
this. WE as nurses read a lot of medical books, and use it to advise
our patients, this is the one and only book a would recommend to anyone
thinking of getting a piercing. It is clear and gives something no
other book does. It gives you the time it will take to recover, what
size you will need, care for the site, and so much more. I’m glad I
turned to her for my answers. This is well written book, and easy to
understand. I give this my highest praise, and feel this book belongs
with the best of medical book. Elayne Angel, even the Greek physician
Hippocrates who is known as "the father of medicine” would agree, you
are a true practitioner. Bravo
5.0 out of 5 stars (From Amazon.com)
Piercing Bible Review - Medical Perspective, May 24, 2010
By Scott DeBoer
I
am in a unique position to write a review of this book as I am
emergency/flight nurse, but also a non-pierced, non-tattooed medical
consultant for the Association of Professional Piercers. Starting
several years ago when I first began researching the medical myths vs.
research realities regarding body mods, Elayne has been an invaluable
resource. Her first hand knowledge regarding the history and future of
body piercing practices is unequaled and this is evident throughout this
book. The Piercing Bible is an excellent summary of body art jewelry,
piercing options, and aftercare, as well as confirming/disputing several
urban legends regarding body art. For those with body art,
contemplating acquiring body art, or those caring for those with body
art, I highly recommend this unparalled resource.
Scott DeBoer RN, MSN
