By Jasmine S.
Paul Austin, an ER doctor, opens the minds of the readers with his sad, jaw-dropping stories about his time in the ER. Throughout his book Something For The Pain, Austin describes his incidents in the chaotic hospital with patients both personally and professionally, proudly and in sorrow.
Many things happen in the ER that the average person does not know about. Specifically, working the night shift gets a little weird. Paul Austin said that and nurses become drowsy from working long shifts; misplacing medical tools and the overall keep up with the patients slows down. He also explains his incredibly interesting first face-to-face contact with the patients. Sometimes they are so shocked or confused from their injuries that they panic out of frustration. Other times, he has to be in contact with the patient's guardians, telling them either positive news or negative. Readers feel heartbroken when they read of the moments when Paul Austin relayed the message to the parents that their child has not made it. His short but detailed narratives will make your heart stop in hope, fear and excitement.
Dr. Paul Austin's courageous stories show what it genuinely means to save lives. Not only, does he describe the life-threatening situations, but he pulls the reader into his stories, allowing them to fully understand the incredibly hard, long-lasting days doctors work through while balancing hundreds of traumatized patients. Something For The Pain, is definitely a must-read for those interested in stories of hope and breath-taking moments. I strongly suggest reading this as it has provided me with the pride of being a human, by showing the strengths and abilities anyone can have if they simply do that action with compassion and heart.
Something For The Pain, 1955, 297 pages
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