Confessions of a Trauma Junkie: My Life as a Nurse Paramedic

by Sherry Lynn Jones, Victor Welzant (Foreword)

Ride in the back of the ambulance with Sherry Jones Mayo

Share the innermost feelings of emergency services workers as they encounter trauma, tragedy, redemption, and even a little humor. Sherry Lynn Jones has been an Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Room Nurse, prison healthcare practitioner, and an on-scene critical incident debriefer. Most people who have observed or experienced physical, mental or emotional crisis have single perspectives. This book allows readers to stand on both sides of the gurney; it details a progression from innocence to enlightened caregiver to burnout, glimpsing into each stage personally and professionally.

"Corrections" the third realm of emergency care behind layers of concrete and barbed wire. Join in the dangers, challenges, and truth-is-stranger-than-fiction humor of this updated and revised second edition of Confessions of a Trauma Junkie. In addition to stories from the streets and ERs, medics, nurses, and corrections officers share perceptions and coping skills from the other side of prisons' cuffs and clanging metal door.

Genres: Nonfiction, Memoir, Medical, Nursing, Medicine, Biography

237 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 2009

Reviews

[Leo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was sure this book was going to be a very interesting and fascinating read when O read the blurb and title. And I was definitely not disappointed. A well written memoir that had me hooked from the first page to the last

[LAURI CRUMLEY COATES · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've always had an extreme interest in the field of medicine. And emergency medicine, especially. Needless to say, I was immediately drawn to this book, based only upon the title. I discovered that it totally lived up to everything the title promised.

Thinking about emergency medicine, you realize that the only "routine " in this field would be the non-routine, ever changing situations. Sherry Jones Mayo has the ability as a writer to draw you into the stories, you feel an affinity for both the workers and the patients. In truth, you do feel as if you are a passenger in the emergency vehicle with her. I can honestly say I felt the rush of adrenalin, the nervousness, the dread, the anxiety, and the humor of each situation. Emotionally, I was draw to each story, feelling drained by some, giggling at others, and actually feeling for every person in each story.

I couldn't put this book down. Ironically, 2 days after I read it, my elderly father fell at his home. My Mother telephoned me, I rushed to their home, and made the decision to place a 911 call for help. As I watched the paramedics and emt working with my father, I was able to realize what they were feeling, and know how much they wanted to help him and ease my Mom's anxiety. I felt a new respect for these people, and the tenderness and compassionate care they show strangers on a regular basis.

I have since passed this book on to four other people to read. All of them have enjoyed it tremendously, and agreed that it gives the non-medical person a rare view of the daily world of emergency medical personnel. I would consider this a must read for any one remotely considering entering this field of work, as well as anyone with an interest in medicine and the world of medical treatment. All patients would probably have a new respect for the emergency medical personnel who care for them after reading it.

I look forward to reading other books written by Sherry Jones Mayo. Her storytelling abilities are excellent, and she has a real grasp of personality, plot and writing

[Kathleen Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always been interested in watching on tv or reading about anything to do with the medical field. This book falls into that interest. Medics and nurses are an extremely part of out health care system. EMT's are usually the first people to arrive on a traumatic or nonlife threatening situation, whether in the home, workplace or an accident. There are so many things that these wonderful people see out there that we all need to be very thankful for what they do.

Sherry Lynn Jones is a nurse, EMT and has done this work for many years. This memoir covers many different aspects of this work, there are stories from Emergency Service Workers, stories about death, day to day life with correction officers in prisons and out in the ambulances.

Reading this book gave me more of an understanding of what an EMT really does and how they handle any given situation. I spent my 25-year working career in a local nursing home so I got first-hand knowledge of what nurses do for their patients. A lot of them are so loving that it was heartwarming to work with these people on a daily basis.

These stories are written like a novel but with personal insight by Ms.Jones, some very emotional and some humorous but all very enjoyable.

[Maureen Sepulveda · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has a wealth of experience working as a paramedic, ER nurse and corrections nurse. She tells brutally honest and insightful stories from her fascinating career. I really felt like I was working right along side her because she describes her experiences so well.

[Wendy Hines · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorite TV shows is ER, especially the first few seasons because Clooney is in it. But TV isn't the same as reality, as we all know. In Confessions of a Trauma Junkie, Sherry Jones Mayo takes us on an unforgettable ride, and I'm not just talking about an ambulance ride.

The book does open with the ambulance though, as Sherry is a paramedic. As the book progresses, so does Sherry through the ER and an on scene critical incident debriefer for Hurricane Katrina.

Through-out the journey, the book is not only told from Sherry's perspective but through others as well. Emotionally draining and challenging, with some tongue in cheek humor tossed in, this book depicts what many go through changing and saving lives. This compelling book of essays will give you a deeper appreciation for the medical profession as well as the human spirit.

[Lacie Driscol · Rating 2 out of 5]

Started off ok, but by the end I was skimming pages just to be done. The stories of patients were good, but I was often unsure whose voice she was telling them in, and in some cases, (particularly the woman who swallowed the pills), I had no clue why the story was included.

[Shelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are people who put their lives on the line for complete strangers and the general public every day who are often overlooked as being a critical part of our communities. These nurses, EMTs, paramedics, etc., also known as "first responders", are held to such high standards and placed under intense scrutiny. Unfortunately, as a 'regular citizen', we don't get to see the multiple facets that come with a career such as these. This book gives you a firsthand look at every in and out of the careers whether it's good, bad, sad, or a complete give-in of continuing in this field of work. It's easy to say that we could step into their shoes and do their job but being in such critical positions, the events that unfold affect a person professionally, as well as personally. 

Any field of work that relates to the care of our loved ones is something we shouldn't take lightly. Confessions of a Trauma Junkie: My Life as a Nurse Paramedic is a book that we can all benefit from. We will stop taking people in these jobs for granted and learn to appreciate that they are humans, with real emotion, too. Some of the stories made me laugh while others took the very beat of my heart and caused tears to stream down my cheeks. I gained a whole new respect for this career group!

I received this book through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, I have volunteered to share my review and all the opinions are 100% my own.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was written from the heart and the perspective of someone who has been there, done that! It is essentially a series of true life experiences of Sherry Lynn Jones and others she knows (names changed to protect the innocent) as she transverses the world of trauma. She worked in all the professions that are showcased. Not all the stories are of her--but of others as well. You will alternately laugh out loud, cry and even shudder a bit at what first responders, nurses, paramedics, etc experience in their day to day lives--and what they do to relieve the tension.

If you have ever worked in a hospital, nursing home or even been a patient or had to rush, or be rushed to the emergency room you may recognize some of these scenarios. Just remember that these people see trauma and death daily --they truly need an outlet and our support and respect!
Confessions of a Trauma Junkie: My Life as a Nurse Paramedic, 2nd Edition

[Sonya Neal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have several family members who work in the medical field, so I've spent my life hearing stories like these. Stories of medical personnel thriving on adrenaline while saving people's lives.

This book is chock full of stories of Paramedics, Emergency Room nurses, corrections officers and others who help save lives every day. Some of the stories will make you laugh, some will make you cry, and you'll experience every emotion in between.

My only problem with this book is that it's difficult to just pick up and read for an extended period of time. Because of the emotion involved it was much better for me in small bursts. But that's what makes this book amazing. It's what makes you have so much more respect for first responders and medics. Because now you've seen a tiny sliver of their lives and you're amazed that they can continue on, day after day.

I truly recommend this book, as it will give you so much insight to the other side of every hospital visit and ambulance call.

I received this book through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, I have volunteered to share my review and all the opinions are 100% my own.

[Angela McKinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have worked in clinical settings in the past and emergency work has always fascinated me. At one point I was going to get into RN school and work emergency room. I ended up having a child and putting that on hold. I have been the recipient of emergent care after a horrible care accident and those EMTs save my life. When I was flown with life threatening bleeding those flight for life workers kept me alive again.
Reading the stories of the heroes was just awesome. I always wondered what it was like for them and how they stayed so strong. I figured they never lost it or hid their emotions. Reading the stories of loss and some even funny helped me to see what their lives are like. The details in each story helped to see what the paramedic saw. Going from the calls to after the calls and how paramedics get help they need was eye opening. They do a lot of work and I think in some areas are under appreciated. I really enjoyed this book!

[Cryssie Addis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The health industry, such an amazing and brave profession to go into. I admire all first responders and nurses in this field. They exhibit a beautiful heart and calling that is specifically gifted to them. It's a gift that I have always admired from a distance but was never called into it, which is why I loved reading Confessions Of A Trauma Junkie.

This book takes you into the day of the life of a nurse paramedic. This book will make you cry, hold on to your seat and at times giggle a little as Sherry brings some humor into this book from time to time. You will find yourself sharing in these experiences and emotions that come with medical trauma. You will read about life on both sides of the gurney and prison bars and both the professional and personal emotions from these view points. As you turn the pages, you are taken into unique experiences as a first responder.

This book elevated my respect in this field. Thank you Sherry for sharing your insights that brought out many different emotions as I continued to read! Beautifully written and definitely a page turner!

[Leila · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but this was certainly not it!

The stories are real life stories that at times were emotional and at times, humorous. It was interesting to get an inside look into an occupation that I am sure many of us do not think a whole lot of (unless of course, we are in an emergency situation ourself!)

I truly enjoyed reading the stories and the experiences. I have a newfound appreciation for emergency staff and want to stop by my local emergency room with some coffee and chocolate for the staff! Such an under appreciated occupation that does so much for so many!

If you want to take an inside peek into emergency services, this is definitely the book to pick up. It was an easy read with short stories and experiences. It was at times sad and scary, but overall, I found myself chuckling at this enjoyable read!

[Doris Humber · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was intriguing to read the perspective of a Nurse Paramedic. Her raw experiences of dealing with trauma on a daily basis leaves much to be admired. The strength and endurance of people who work in that profession is highly admirable!
I would recommend this book. It’s a great insight into the day to day life of people in the medical field.

[Gail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sherry Jones tells of her and others life experiences as a paramedic, trauma nurse and correctional nurse. These are real stories that I as an RN can relate to. She kept my attention thru the entire book.

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

You may never have the opportunity to read a book like this again. This true life documentation is an interesting look into the quality and care presented in the most traumatic incidents. Sometimes sad, sometimes humorous, the first part deals with Sherry Jones Mayo's time served as a paramedic. Vignettes of life, injury and death on the run. As with all traumatic jobs, there must be comic relief, and so there is, the "gallows humor" method of retaining one's sanity in an insane world. I do not use the word "insane" to mean anything degrading, simply as that is how the world appears in chaotic, traumatic incidents of life. You will find all of these in this honest non-fiction book.

The second part gives the reader insight into who Sherry is, what inspired her, what obstacles she had to overcome in her own life, and where/how the breaking point can suddenly appear. No holds barred, this is again a very honest approach to her life at several stages, her love of family, and how incidents in the ER can impact her concerns for her family. She has seen it all. It is extremely difficult not to interpret what is happening at work with what might be happening to her own family. Separating family and work is definitely not as easy as in other occupations.

The third part could well be called survival of the staff from the patients in the ER. It is, for the most part, lighter and a definite theme of how to survive the abuse of the patients. Told with tongue firmly planted in cheek, it is a day-to-day list of patience above and beyond when it comes to receiving patients who are not really sick or are just simply demanding. The people who are "too sick" to tend to themselves but can manage well enough to treat the caregivers like servants. Then there are the "regulars", people trying to get drugs by acting out pain and telling the doctors what they need. Here, too, "gallows humor" reigns from necessity.

The fourth section covers in part living with grief, accepting it, healing, and remembering the positive. I found a personal connection in both getting through grief and, further in this section, the result of delayed grief. With delayed grief, it is an entirely different feeling and can hit at any time, even decades later. It lays buried, waiting until some trigger leaves a person reeling and not understanding why. The content of this section was very helpful to me personally. I highly recommend the book on the merits of this segment especially. Referring to grief, Sherry is not only talking about the need for families of patients, but for those attending to the patients, and their families too.

Hurricane Katrina brings Crisis Intervention to the forefront and demonstrates just how important this is. So little could be done by the rescue teams and yet the need to have done more haunts them. This puts a great burden on these people and consequently on their families. This distinct section is a very important read, and it explains a lot of delays that occurred at the time. This portion and the following deal mainly with the very real problems facing even seasoned ER personnel and the need for crisis intervention.

All told, this book will bring a greater understanding of just how much these very special people are capable of, how caring they are, and why some burn out so soon. I definitely recommend this book on many levels. Who has not had some connection to this field at some point in their lives? This is how it is, written faithfully and dealing more with outcomes and feelings than a gory tale.

The book is very well written with a nice balance to hold the lay person's attention. There is also a glossary at the end of the book, although most terms are either recognizable or explained along the way.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Confessions of a Trauma Junkie is a collaboration of true stories straight from the people who were there at the scene...the emergency workers. Sherry Jones Mayo did a great job of putting this book together.

This book is split up into four different sections about emergency service personnel. The first section involves stories about the ones who usually respond to the call. The next section shows the readers that even emergency responders are human too and sometimes they cry. There is just one rule about cry...never let your fellow co-workers see you do it. It is best done in private.

The third section deals with the nurses, doctors and the rest of the staff at the hospitals. Mrs. Jones Mayo starts off be explaining that when someone comes into the emergency room, the first question they are asked is what is the patient's name. The answers that people give are priceless. I was laughing throughout this whole section. I would tell me co-workers you have to read this one or that one.

The final section talks about events that happened , where just when you thought it was over, it really isn't. There is even a story about how Sherry herself helped out in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

I enjoyed this book. It really made me appreciate all the work these people do, day in and day out. They may not always get respected but I believe that Confessions of a Trauma Junkie does help give some of that respect these people deserve. Be warned that these are true events. So if you are faint at heart then you might not be able to handle the gore or even the somewhat crude language. To me I did not mind and could understand the reasons why for the language.

[Kathleen Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always been interested in watching on tv or reading about anything to do with the medical field. This book falls into that interest. Medics and nurses are an extremely part of out health care system. EMT's are usually the first people to arrive on a traumatic or nonlife threatening situation, whether in the home, workplace or an accident. There are so many things that these wonderful people see out there that we all need to be very thankful for what they do.

Sherry Lynn Jones is a nurse, EMT and has done this work for many years. This memoir covers many different aspects of this work, there are stories from Emergency Service Workers, stories about death, day to day life with correction officers in prisons and out in the ambulances.

Reading this book gave me more of an understanding of what an EMT really does and how they handle any given situation. I spent my 25-year working career in a local nursing home so I got first-hand knowledge of what nurses do for their patients. A lot of them are so loving that it was heartwarming to work with these people on a daily basis.

These stories are written like a novel but with personal insight by Ms.Jones, some very emotional and some humorous but all very enjoyable.

[Holly (2 Kids and Tired) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honest and engrossing. I enjoyed this first responder perspective. Sherry Jones Mayo has been an EMT, Emergency Room Nurse and a Critical Incident counselor. She brings the reader into the ER and into the ambulance. So much of our medical experience is from television shows like ER and House, and Grey's Anatomy. But, unless you're a medical professional, you have no way of understanding the experience and pressure Emergency Service Personnel face on a daily basis. These people choose these professions; they choose to be on the front lines of emergency care and saving lives.

Sherry's book is a series of vignettes, some her own experiences, some from other EMS personnel. Many are hysterically funny and irreverent about those strange and obnoxious patients. Others are tender, recounting an EMTs first patient loss, or the aftermath of a traumatic experience and the importance of crisis counseling for care givers.

It's a rare look into the healing profession. As I read, I came away with a greater appreciation for those who save lives daily.

[Owen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic book about how the impact of traumatic experiences affect the very people who respond to that trauma (emergency responders - EMT's, paramedics, firefighters, etc...). This is a very good book.

[Dawn Pittman · Rating 2 out of 5]

this book was an ok read! It was good at the beginning but by the middle I was ready for it to be over!

[Rachel · Rating 2 out of 5]

I just wasn't a huge fan of this book, it wasn't what I was expecting.

[Melissa Philippe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read!

[Sherry JustAGirlAndHerCouch · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really wanted to like this book. Obviously that’s why I purchased it. While no one can argue that the author has a vast amount of knowledge and experience (paramedic, RN, prison work, CISM team member) I found the beginning of the book to be a little rough. For one, I was not particularly a fan of the format. I felt that there were unnecessary blurbs that offered no real substance. Secondly, in the beginning of the book I found her writing to be almost egotistical and self praising. I felt disappointed in some of her descriptions that I viewed as extremely judgmental and cynical but which the author would most likely say is due to a hardened shell that is formed from years of experience. I thought about not continuing reading because I found myself getting annoyed and almost dreading reading time but I am the kind of person that feels the need to finish a book no matter how much I may dislike it. I like to give everything and everyone a chance. I found the last third of the book more compelling. I enjoyed reading the stories from others that were written through the words of the author. However I do think that my bias or opinions that developed at the beginning of the book remained throughout its entirety. I was a bit turned off by the authors constant self praise and the little comments of “they wanted the best so they sent me” type of comments. I have no doubt that the author probably is very knowledgeable, capable, and excellent at what she does but I am more a fan of humbleness and humility. The stories and experiences told speak for themselves. They didn’t need all these statements added into the stories almost as if the author was trying to prove to the reader how important and essential she was. I have a vast amount of respect for all that the author has accomplished in her life. It is extremely commendable and inspirational. I also thought the ending of the book (the very last page) was good. It was directed at veteran nurses and acknowledging that they won’t be around forever. So be kind to new nurses and help them and teach them. New nurses don’t need you to tell them you are superior. They already know that. They are trying to learn so embrace that. Share your knowledge. I wish the author had spoken more of this in the beginning before I had formed my opinions. Because in the beginning of the book, the way she was writing and the comments that were made gave off a sense of entitlement (in my opinion) and I just pictured those older nurses from when I was in nursing school who refused to help students. Thinking it was beneath them. Forgetting that they too were once new nurses. In the end I thought the book had amazing stories from so many different aspects of the health care world. I know the author was trying to present what it is really like to work in this type of environment and also present it in a humorous way, but I just kind of felt that the compassion aspects were downplayed over the “I am a life saver, these patients are liars, those nurses don’t know how to do anything so here I am to step in and save the day” aspects. I felt a very cynical attitude from the author especially in the beginning of the book. In the end though I saw the compassion come out more. I do think the book was very informative and a lot of the stories were interesting but I have to be honest when I say it left a bad taste in my mouth from the very beginning.

[Elena Alvarez Dosil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review originally published at: https://www.lomeraniel.com/audiobookr...

I enjoy medical books, and I try to read a couple a year if I can. This one caught my eye and I was looking forward to it. I expected some personal experiences and stories about patients, but the book was not exactly that. It felt more like a collection of stories in the medical field, but without a connecting thread. Some of the stories were from Sherry’s point of view, but some others were not. I was confused a couple of times as I was not sure who the event had happened to. It felt a bit like a bunch of anecdotes in the medical field, and while some were personal, the fact that others happened to other people, even to the point of novelizing some facts that no one could have known how they exactly happened, caused this book to be a bit disjointed. I enjoyed the first third or even half, but the book felt a bit too long for this genre, and I didn’t understand why some of the stories got included in the final mix. Towards the end, the word ‘disgusting’ is used instead of ‘disgusted’. This book would have definitely benefited from a good editor.

Another thing that didn’t sit very well with me was the abuse of acronyms and the consequent explanation of each one. Probably this would have worked better in the printed version and ebook, but it felt awkward in audio. It was a constant rain of acronyms, followed by what they stood for. I would have used the most obvious ones, and maybe substituted the ones that were less popular, or maybe included a glossary. This and the technicalities included in some of the stories made me think the book was aimed at professionals of the medical field, but then other stories were just the opposite, very personal and with little medical content, like the one that included the letter written by her daughter. I think the author could have written two or three different books with this material and get a better-balanced result.

There was too much religion in the stories for me. I appreciated that previous medical reads were more neutral in this aspect, and this is something I missed here.

I am sorry to say that Kristine M. Bowen’s narration was also not my cup of tea. Her narration style did not suit this kind of book, it felt just too matter of fact and perky, even when the events being narrated were heavy or tragic. She often stumbled over the words while reading, and it was quite distracting. There were also some issues with the audio production, like background noises and even music. It didn’t feel very professional.

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

[Bonnie McKeegan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sherry Lynn Jones's robust talent for sharing her heartbreaking and heartwarming experiences confronting death while saving lives, plus stories from other first responders, is showcased in Confessions of a Trauma Junkie. I laughed out loud many times, held back tears, and vividly imagined scenes play out as the author told her stories in straightforward language. There is no other way to digest the intensity but to weave humor which Sherry does skillfully throughout the book.

It was easy to read late into the night as scene after scene held my mind and imagination captive. Especially interesting was the author's experience as a Critical Incident Stress Management debriefer with the U.S. Airforce Civil Air Patrol after Hurricane Katrina.

The topic is of interest to me because of my own experiences as a social worker in a trauma center. Sherry's skillful writing allowed me to reflect on the amazing first responders and hospital personnel I worked with and once again feel awe at their dedication, courage, and downright heroic responses to unbelievably tragic and traumatic situations the human body encounters.

I received this book from the publisher and I have volunteered to share my review. All of the opinions are 100% my own.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heart warming stories that will keep you think how life is so precious

I am not a nurse or working in any medical related field. I do feel what Ms. Sherry Lynn Jones when saving precious lives. Life is so precious that in one blink of an eye, it is taken away from me. The first story alone is heart warming. Can you imagine the rest of the stories when you read this book? Those incidents will want you to hold on to your kids or to your loved-ones.

This book is so beautiful in so many ways. Being a hero to saves lives is not easy. The stories will make your heart beats so fast. You reflect for a moment and what if, if that was your child. You cannot help but thankful and salute your hats off to all the heroes.

Working in a nursing home as a housekeeper, I witnessed few deaths and still breaks my heart. The recent was one the passing of my favorite 96 years old female resident. Until now, I still remember her when I clean her room though somebody is living their now.

Thank you Ms. Sherry Lynn Jones for sharing your kindness and unselfish heart with these beautiful confessions.

[Julie Baswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed getting a small inside look into the lives of the people that are there when our lives depend on it. The author was straight forward and didn’t mince her words or descriptions of the things trauma workers see and do every day. It is truly a calling. I know I could not do it. The read was at times intense. The author understood the need to switch at times from severe to humor, and I appreciated that. Plus the dark humor included was entertaining.

It was refreshing to read the author’s account of the behind the scene response team to Hurricane Katrina’s disaster in Mississippi and the graciousness of the people in the face of their tragedy. Being from that state, I know this first hand.

[Jesse · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all: "This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review."

The author paints a very clear picture of a lot of very interesting and intense situations. She has seen a lot in her life, and has a talent for sharing those experiences. This book treats sensitive situations with great sensitivity while still conveying a lot of the raw emotions inherent in the world of trauma medicine. While this particular area of medicine is something I could never do myself, it is very interesting to get this insider perspective.

The audiobook narration is very well done. The narrator shows real emotion, which is obviously not faked or falsified. The humanness of the narration adds greatly to the enjoyment of the stories.

[Fee (Ebook Addicts) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have always had the utmost respect for people who working in the nursing, paramedic or ER professions, and during my time as a student nurse I can agree on some of things that Sherry spoke about - a Gallows humour for example, that I think would apply to everyone in the healthcare profession.

This book is a insight to her time as an Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Room Nurse, prison healthcare practitioner, and an on-scene critical incident debriefer. The stories will show you just how ever changing the EMT environment can change and how they don't know from the call out until they get the what the situation is actually like, the will have to think on their feet and adapt and being the first responder they will see some sights that those working within the hospital walls will never see.

Them mental damage seeing such trauma must have a profound effect on them and we get an insight to those moments that broke her despite her many years previous not being as affected as such. Several stories had me in tears and I was only reading it from a book, I can only imagine the effect seeing the actual destruction an accident for example can cause on someone's mental health.

Paramedics (as they are called in the UK) or EMTs don;t get enough respect from the public I think and one the patient is handed over to medical staff in the hospital they rarely see the outcome unless the person is DOA by the time they get there. A worthy read to gain insight this profession for sure.

I received this book through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, I have volunteered to share my review and all the opinions are 100% my own.

[Deb K · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a great book~once you start reading it you won't want to put it down! As it keeps your attention with all the excitement and emotions. Each story is different and they will make you laugh and cry at times. But most of all~you realize that all the medical professionals work very hard every day! And they do it day after day,it takes special people to do this work,and I was so impressed with the way that they do it. I loved this book and I think that you will too!

I received this book through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, I have volunteered to share my review and all the opinions are 100% my own.