Code Blues

Ever since Mel Nutig was a young boy in Coney Island he knew he was profoundly sad. But for a long time he hadn't known the word depression- and once he had learned it years later he had no money with which to seek treatment nor any emotional support from his family. With no way forward but through he pushed himself to complete the years of college and medical school rife with loss and hardships. And then at the age of thirty-two his high pressure life as an orthopedic surgeon would finally begin...<br /><br />CODE BLUES is a candid memoir about Mel navigating his turbulent life with depression. At seventy-nine years old he reflects on his journeys through the darkest valleys and coming out alive on the other side. Living through a childhood in an isolating low-income household years of medical training overseas success as an orthopedic surgeon and his retirement - Dr. Nutig spares no details about the storm clouds that have hung over his entire life sharing his story to give hope and encouragement to others.<br /><br />Full of poignant reflections CODE BLUES shows the resilience of humans in the face of incredible odds.<br /><br />If we meet along a trail somewhere say hello and I'll gladly respond.<br /><br />I'll be honored if you do. Just don't call me sir.