Paging Dr. Gupta

by Sanjay Gupta

When Dr. Sanjay Gupta travels the world for CNN to report on natural disasters, conflicts, and catastrophes, he illuminates the stories of the affected and the afflicted. But a few times in his career, while reporting abroad, he's been asked to don his surgeon's cap and gloves to intervene in high-stakes medical emergencies. Far from his controlled and highly regulated operating rooms, Gupta found himself trying to save lives in the most makeshift and trying conditions. Fueled by the potent combination of adrenaline and experience, he races against the clock to try to give patients a second chance. Paging Dr. Gupta brings you on high-octane thrill rides through Iraq's war-torn deserts and Haiti's earthquake rubble, where the renowned medical correspondent reported amid tremendous chaos. When he's unexpectedly brought in to operate, the patients and their stories transform Gupta, elevating his sense of purpose and driving home what matters most. 

Genres: Nonfiction, Audiobook, Science, Memoir, Autobiography, Biography

Audio CD

Published January 3, 2023

About the author

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Sanjay Gupta is an American physician and a contributing CNN chief health correspondent based in Atlanta, Georgia. An assistant professor of neurosurgery at Emory University School of Medicine and associate chief of the neurosurgery service at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, he is also a frequent guest on the news program Anderson Cooper 360°. "Charity Hospital" won a 2006 Emmy Award for Outstanding Feature Story in a Regularly Scheduled Newscast. From 1997 to 1998, he served as one of fifteen White House Fellows, primarily as an advisor to Hillary Clinton. Gupta currently publishes a column in TIME magazine. He is also host of House Call with Dr Sanjay Gupta. His book Chasing Life was a New York Times and National bestseller. As of January 2009, he has been offered the position of Surgeon General of the United States in the incoming administration of President-elect Barack Obama; the final vetting is currently under way.

Reviews

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5, the writing objectively is weaker in the latter half of the piece (if you will) but it was still a solid listen.

[Gail DiVico · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short but excellent audible listen. I am actually listening for a second time. It is amazing! Dr. Gupta speaks about what it's like to have to act in an instance in many situations, both in his role as a news correspondence and as a surgeon. He also talks about getting into medical school via a special program where high school students can get accepted without going through the usual path. Difficult - yes, but he was determined, though he didn't get a very positive response from his school counselors. He was accepted into the program and entered med school at age 16! I highly recommend this audible to everyone, he shows what is possible when things don't seem possible. It's about constantly thinking on your feet and doing what's necessary, it's also about when situations don't work out, there is a reason you will find out afterwards. This is definitely one you will want to listen to numerous times.

[Adele Jennings · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an interesting read. Some very lucky escapes. Not read anything by this author until this book. Not been to Haite. But have visited Dominican Republic over the years a few times. The community and lifestyle sounds very similar to Haite.
I have no idea what it’s like in Iraq but this book gives a real life perspective and experience of dr Gupta. Who has travelled and worked in both area.
The book is a great read. Very well conveyed by the author. Would recommend weather you are interested in medical or life experience of others. It’s interesting, sad at times and obviously some happy moments. But true to life. Great read.

[Lori Rosendahl · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have read most of Dr. Gupta's books. This was the least underwhelming. I can't recommend it. I am not sure what his point of writing this book was. I think it was a vanity project as it has little to offer. I did not feel that way about his great book "Cheating Death" or "Keep Sharp". Those books are worth reading.

[Dannie Lynn Fountain · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember watching Dr Gupta on the TVs in my pediatric doctor's office as a kid and thinking he was SO COOL for getting to travel all over the world and be a doctor. This was such an insightful listen and gave a whole new perspective to medicine under pressure.

[Katie Kaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Proof that books don't need to be long to be impactful. Dr. Gupta reminds us in two short hours how purpose can drive us in our lives and how connected we all are in a global community.

[Art · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr. Gupta illustrates the point that we are capable of doing things we never thought we could with examples from his own life.

Good, quick listen.

[Carole · Rating 3 out of 5]

the stories were very interesting but the philosophical talk seemed out of place. Your readers are reflective enough to make their own connections, without you doing it for them.

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

The experiences from Iraq and Haiti he relates make for compelling listening. The philosophical musings I was rather less interested in.

[Tonya Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy listening to Dr. Gupta and these stories were no different. Highly recommended for those wanting a glimpse into the life of a field reporter who is also in the medical field.

[Bruce Cline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyable true stories of Dr. Gupta’s response to emergencies while reporting for CNN. I did not know he was a neurosurgeon.

[Rachael Haley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting but just not very long.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed it but it wasn’t anything special. Was great for an easy listen during my commute.

[Jillian · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to see his wife’s pack list. Incredibly moving and thought-provoking.