Reviews

… a book that we can all benefit from says Lynchburg Mama by Shelly Maynard.

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 while new respect for this career group!

… an excellent tribute to emergency and trauma workers reviews Liliyana Shadowlyn.

First, I will say this book is not for everyone. There are some really heartbreaking moments in there. However, there are also some heartwarming ones and some that will make you laugh in spite of yourself! If you are ready to take the good with the bad, then you’ll definitely enjoy this peek inside the life of those who spring into action when lives are on the line, and there is no time to waste. An excellent tribute to emergency and trauma workers everywhere.

… real life and the trauma that sometimes ensues says Espacular Aiesa.

I love this book. Full of life stories. Real life and the trauma that sometimes ensues. More inportantly, it is about the caregivers that encounter this trauma day in and day out. After reading, you wonder how they go on after witnessing the aftermath of so many emergencies.

The Author brings you into a whole new world of understanding for what it takes to be a nurse, a First Responder, and anyone in the Emergency System. Thankfully, most of us will deal with trauma and the mental agony that follows a few times in our lives. These special caregivers face this EVERYDAY and deserve our respect and gratitude.

… hits you in the gut and the heart says Jenn’s Review Blog.

I love watching and reading about the medical profession. I am a huge fan of shows like Untold Stories of the ER. You just can’t make some of that stuff up. This book was an amazing read and the stories really hit you in the gut and the heart. There is so much emotion and humor in this book. You will find it very difficult to put down. The insights in these stories will elevate your respect for anyone who works in these fields. The stories are told in vivid detail, with no holds barred. The stories kept me up late reading and I can’t wait to read more stories like this.

… an intriguing read says Doris Humber.

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.

… an inside peek into emergency services says Leels Loves Books.

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!

… the experience of day to day lives of emergency workers says Miki’s Hope.

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!

… a worthy read to gain insight this profession says E Book Addicts.

I have always had the utmost respect for people who are 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.

The 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 once 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.

From Kathleen Kelly … 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 non-life 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.

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JustDebMN … 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!

dewer421 … 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.

LynchburgMama … 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.

Liliyana … First, I will say this book is not for everyone. There are some really heartbreaking moments in there. However, there are also some heartwarming ones and some that will make you laugh in spite of yourself! If you are ready to take the good with the bad, then you’ll definitely enjoy this peek inside the life of those who spring into action when lives are on the line, and there is no time to waste. An excellent tribute to emergency and trauma workers everywhere.

JenZuna … I love watching and reading about the medical profession. I am a huge fan of shows like Untold Stories of the ER. You just can’t make some of that stuff up. This book was an amazing read and the stories really hit you in the gut and the heart. There is so much emotion and humor in this book. You will find it very difficult to put down. The insights in these stories will elevate your respect for anyone who works in these fields. The stories are told in vivid detail, with no holds barred. The stories kept me up late reading and I can’t wait to read more stories like this.

Humber … 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.

MikiHope … 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.

Lifeasleels … 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!)

CryssieAddis … 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!

Ebookaddictsuk … 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.

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.

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

Share the innermost thoughts and feelings of emergency responders as they encounter trauma, tragedy, redemption, and a little humor.

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