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First Responder: Life, Death, and Love on New York City's Frontlines: A Memoir by Jennifer Murphy
thuglibrarian's review
5.0
Author Jennifer Murphy is many things. She's an award-winning writer, a private investigator, AND a volunteer EMT, which she writes about in this book.
This book lets readers experience what it was like to be in NYC during the beginnings of the Covid pandemic and beyond. As an EMT she brings us into the back of the ambulance as she lovingly tends to the injured, the mentally ill and the homeless patients who are lucky enough to have her care for them. You will be frustrated at the people who refuse to take the pandemic seriously, get sick and the fallout is left to her and other medical professionals. You will be angry at the disparity of health care in the U.S. Above all, you will be thankful for people who choose the life of a First Responder.
* I read an advance copy and was not compensated.
This book lets readers experience what it was like to be in NYC during the beginnings of the Covid pandemic and beyond. As an EMT she brings us into the back of the ambulance as she lovingly tends to the injured, the mentally ill and the homeless patients who are lucky enough to have her care for them. You will be frustrated at the people who refuse to take the pandemic seriously, get sick and the fallout is left to her and other medical professionals. You will be angry at the disparity of health care in the U.S. Above all, you will be thankful for people who choose the life of a First Responder.
* I read an advance copy and was not compensated.
courtthebookgirl's review
4.0
If you’re looking for a first-hand look at what it’s like to be an EMT or first-responder, this is the book for you. This was a fantastic read about Murphy’s experiences in emergency first-response care on the front lines in New York City. Murphy’s writing is super approachable and it makes this an incredibly fast read.
I thought it was equally compelling to hear from a female EMT in a male-dominated field. Her experiences were unique and I felt invested in her journey.
There is also a fair amount of history peppered in, which I found interesting overall.
As a person who serves on the board of directors of a rescue squad and who works with our campus rescue squad, this was a really important and engaging read. I recommend it for anyone who enjoys a good memoir or who wants to learn more about the lives of first responders.
I thought it was equally compelling to hear from a female EMT in a male-dominated field. Her experiences were unique and I felt invested in her journey.
There is also a fair amount of history peppered in, which I found interesting overall.
As a person who serves on the board of directors of a rescue squad and who works with our campus rescue squad, this was a really important and engaging read. I recommend it for anyone who enjoys a good memoir or who wants to learn more about the lives of first responders.
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