Reviews for A thousand naked strangers : a paramedic's wild ride to the edge and back
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to cruise the streets of a dark and dangerous city, primed to respond to the calls of those in need? No, this isn't the premise of a new superhero comic but, rather, an average day in the life of an emergency medical technician or paramedic. Hazzard presents a thrilling, captivating, and sometimes grisly glimpse into what it takes to be a first responder in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. His prose is quick, witty, and fresh as he describes his 10-year journey from student to paramedic and the varying effects the long hours and high-adrenaline environment have on ambulance workers. Hazzard tells the stories of patients he has saved, patients he has lost, and patients he simply can't forget, seamlessly weaving these vignettes into his overarching personal story. This frank and morbidly funny memoir sheds light onto a sometimes forgotten area of medicine. From delivering babies to responding to cardiac-arrest calls, paramedics have seen the extremes and everything in between. Hazzard takes readers on a wild and unforgettable ride.--Smith, Patricia Copyright 2015 Booklist
