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A review by courtthebookgirl
First Responder: Life, Death, and Love on New York City's Frontlines: A Memoir by Jennifer Murphy
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.