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An insider's guide to an enthralling world and, just like her job, the author's material couldn't be more dramatic or important (Daily Mail )
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An insider's guide to an enthralling world and, just like her job, the author's material couldn't be more dramatic or important Daily Mail
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A very well-written insight into the London Ambulance Service and the reactions of those of us who use them which range from the hysterical to the utterly bizarre. The stories run the whole gamut of emotions too, from highly amusing to utter sadness. The format makes it easy to dip in and out of at any time - assuming you can put it down, that is :-)
Hoping Ms. Brent writes more in the future!
Hoping Ms. Brent writes more in the future!
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you ever ever wondered what happens when you say "Ambulance", whilst making a 999 call, then this is a book for you.
In fact, I think this should be a book for everyone - as the "rules" that you should abide by if you call 999, I think, must be taught to everybody. (I certainly did. I was once a "why are you asking me these silly questions" man but now, I know they are asked for a reason (even if I cannot answer them)
From the start, a bad day... to the end, (of the book, not the "story"), this book has laughter, fun, smiles... tears, horror, shock and moments of sheer amazement/disbelief - oh, and Bananas (Lots of them, some of them itchy!)
My suggestion? Read this, then go read "Blood, Sweat and a cup of tea" and its follow up. Then think the worst for (some of) humanity that wastes time, thus maybe killing people - then take the lesson that these books teach - If you need an ambulance, say for chest pains, then call... you will not be wasting someone's time... if you have cut your finger, got a cold, are drunk and need a lift home, or just plain annoying.... call someone else, or.. get a plaster, take cold remedy, call a taxi and sober up, or become a stand up comic....
To end. Buy this book, read it - Learn from it. (oh, and laugh, cry and enjoy)
In fact, I think this should be a book for everyone - as the "rules" that you should abide by if you call 999, I think, must be taught to everybody. (I certainly did. I was once a "why are you asking me these silly questions" man but now, I know they are asked for a reason (even if I cannot answer them)
From the start, a bad day... to the end, (of the book, not the "story"), this book has laughter, fun, smiles... tears, horror, shock and moments of sheer amazement/disbelief - oh, and Bananas (Lots of them, some of them itchy!)
My suggestion? Read this, then go read "Blood, Sweat and a cup of tea" and its follow up. Then think the worst for (some of) humanity that wastes time, thus maybe killing people - then take the lesson that these books teach - If you need an ambulance, say for chest pains, then call... you will not be wasting someone's time... if you have cut your finger, got a cold, are drunk and need a lift home, or just plain annoying.... call someone else, or.. get a plaster, take cold remedy, call a taxi and sober up, or become a stand up comic....
To end. Buy this book, read it - Learn from it. (oh, and laugh, cry and enjoy)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As someone who has had to rely on the ambulance service to save my life on 3 separate occasions, this book was an utterly fascinating and compelling read and served to make me respect and admire these exceptional men and women even more than I already did.
Some stories were hilarious whilst others were truly heartbreaking. A brilliant insight into the world behind the 999 calls. Highly recommended and easy to read.
If you enjoy tales about the emergency services, then I would urge you to read Police, Crime & 999: The True Story of a Front Line Officer.
Some stories were hilarious whilst others were truly heartbreaking. A brilliant insight into the world behind the 999 calls. Highly recommended and easy to read.
If you enjoy tales about the emergency services, then I would urge you to read Police, Crime & 999: The True Story of a Front Line Officer.
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Loved this book... hot on the heels of reading 'Police,Crime & 999' and the more intelligently written and highly descriptive 'Hospital Beat'. Brill.
Published 1 month ago by Pete
Nee Naw: Real Life Dispatches From Ambulance Control
An absolute brilliant read, and fascinating insight into the LAS. I couldn't put the book down from wondering what was going to happen on the next shift !! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Chris
Rattled through this at the speed of a 999 call
Suzi's book is initially about her experience as the first point of contact - the person at Ambulance control answering the 999 calls from the desperate to the nutty and all points... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bryan Jones
Sample only - An important indie read
Having read a lot of good, entertaining, but ultimately worthless thrillers on my Kindle, this puts them all in a different light. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Andrew Ives
A quick and easy read
As the title helpfully explains, these are "real life dispatches from ambulance control". But bear in mind, the author confesses that she sometimes elaborates when she tells... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Olav
read this in 24 hours
This book is about a ambulance dispatcher (the person you speak to when you want an ambulance and dial 999). I read this book in 24 hours. Read more
Published 15 months ago by nds
Nee Naw
Superb reading,makes you realise what hassle and stress these people take when answering real emergency calls and those who abuse the service. Read more
Published 16 months ago by carla
Nee Naw
By far the best of the ambulance fly on wall group of books, informative, thought provoking and page turning interesting.
Published 16 months ago by Boggy
A good read !
Uncomfortable in parts, and funny in others ,but then fustrating reading about everyday cranks in society. Read more
Published 17 months ago by D. P. Bradbury
Great learning curve and a huge eye opener!
I bought this before commencing my paramedic degree. I had previously enjoyed books such as Blood, Sweat and Tea: Real Life Adventures in an Inner-city Ambulance,More Blood, More... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Lazaroo
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