The Dark Side by Andy Thompson
Andy Thompson's true-to-life, graphic and gripping account of his work as an NHS paramedic in Britain's A&E emergency Ambulance Service will shock you, sadden you, entertain you, and perhaps inspire you. You'll smile at some of Andy's real patient encounters, while others will cause you to wipe a tear. Using official NHS documentation recorded at the time to give precise details of each incident, Andy has held firm to the real-life accounts, even in keeping the dialogue as close as his memory allows to what was really said at the time. It's as if you're there next to him, struggling with the effects of adrenaline and fighting to save life. This is a rare work of medical non-fiction delivered in a way that is factual, informative, but at the same time naturally entertaining and moving, written with candour and humour. And if you have ever thought what it takes to become a paramedic - or any other of the specialist vocations - and that you could never achieve it yourself, Andy's inspiring story of how he went from postman to frontline healthcare professional, fulfilling his dream, will make you think again that anything is possible if you have the desire. Andy says there are no heroics in the book and that he simply did his job, but we are sure The Dark Side will leave you convinced there are true heroes on our streets right here, right now. Saving lives every day, every night and often against all the odds. It might even change your whole perspective on life.Andy Thompson has been fascinated by trucks, vehicles, and vans for as long as he can remember, with a special interest in the lesser-known brands and industries. In his lifetime of motoring, he has owned more than seventy different automobiles, from Cumbria to Bulgaria, Shropshire to the Sahara. His previous works, Cars of the Soviet Union and Cars of Eastern Europe, have received widespread acclaim and have been translated into a number of languages. Andy has also worked as a disc jockey for Radio Caroline, as a housing director for local authorities and housing associations, and as a housing markets expert for the Audit Commission.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781910734377 |
| ISBN 10 | 1910734373 |
| Title | The Dark Side |
| Author | Andy Thompson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | emp3books |
| Year published | 2020-11-02 |
| Number of pages | 178 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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