It's not the Trauma, It's the Drama: Stories by a Chicago Fire Department Paramedic
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (913 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1500741787 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 122 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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She worked on CFD ambulances for twenty-five years.. Marjorie Leigh Bomben has been a paramedic with the Chicago Fire Department since 1983, rising through the ranks to become paramedic field chief
Now a paramedic field chief, Bomben looks back on thirty years of service in It's Not the Trauma, It's the Drama.The twenty true stories Bomben relates are unique—all told from the point of view of a woman rising through traditionally male ranks. Bomben's tales range from funny to gory, from the dangers paramedics face to the history of a venerable old firehouse. Some, of course, are about saving lives. Through it all, It's Not the Trauma, It's the Drama offers a glimpse of the strain and risk experienced by Chicago Fire Department paramedics every day.. Others are about simply staying alive.From Bomben's first trauma call—the result of a drag race along city streets gone horribly wrong—to her eventual rise through the ranks, her tales shift seamlessly from humorous encounters to descriptions of injuries human beings shouldn't be able to endure. For more than thirty years, Marjorie Leigh Bomben has been a member of the Chicago Fire Department, starting her career
This book does an excellent job of bringing to life the every day dramas Maureen W. Somehow we ordinary folk cannot get enough of stories about emergencies and medical trauma. There can be truly a drama everyday in the life of a paramedic. This book does an excellent job of bringing to life the every day dramas of emergency work from the perspective of a Chicago paramedic. It clearly shows that, like life itself, the job is not all about tragedy or bringing someone from the brink of death. Some of the stories are in fact light-hearted and humorous. In a diverse city like Chicago, a paramedic's work can mimic the theatre of the absurd (look for the story on the naked people). B. Mia Flowers said Couldn't Put This Book Down!. I have to admit, I do possess a short attention span but I actually loved reading Trauma Drama! True stories from the author of her employment as an EMT in the city of Chicago. This is definitely one book you want to read if you prefer a straight forward writing style rather another one about "the rolling meadow emerald green grass was sparkling with morning dew" crap in many books. I just want to scream I know what a valley looks like just get to the story!Anyways, a must read for those interested in what happens behind the scenes of one of our emotionally and physically draining career fields. Ed Bartholomew said Inspiring Stories of Chicago's Paramedics and People. Margie is a story-teller on the level of James Herriot. Her humor and compassion rise above everything the human condition throws at her. After reading the book myself, I read selections out loud to my family. Even my young adult children were fully engaged. I met Margie during her early years as a Chicago paramedic and her courage and kindness have endured through the progression of her career. I'm impressed with her ability to teach others these crucial qualities in addition to lifesaving techniques. Her stories give us a personal look into the lives of people who are there for us at our wors
…Chief on the Chicago Fire Department and she doesn’t disappoint with her book “The author is a highly respected Paramedic Chief on the Chicago Fire Department and she doesn't disappoint with her book. I highly recommend you take a ride…” —Steve Chikerotis, Technical and storyline advisor for “Chicago Fire” the TV series, CFD retired deputy district chief & author."It's Not the Trauma, It's the Drama: Stories by a Chicago Fire Department Paramedic" is a compelling and absolutely absorbing read from beginning to end. This is the hardness of rich lives and the people they serve. Very highly recommended for both community and academic library collections.” —Midwest Book Review / featured review for February 2016“Longtime CFD Paramedic Marjorie Leigh Bomben pens an important and rich and satisfying no nonsense look at the real par