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Emergency Blues: Poems from the night shift and other odd hours Paperback – July 2, 2013

by Cassandra Arnold (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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Come with me to the Emergency Room.

I wrote these poems over the space of a month in the Emergency Department of a major trauma hospital in Sydney, New South Wales.

In between patients, in the dark of night, on coffee break, or catching a moment of sun, I wrestled with what it meant to be the person everyone was leaning on, the one who was supposed to be strong and give answers, not questions of their own.

Being a doctor is a complex business. It relies on the scientific method and analytical thinking, but at its heart also lies compassion and the mystery of being human in the midst of pain.

The place I wrote about is Australia. Everything else is universal.

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    27 pages
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    July 2, 2013
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.07 x 9 inches
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    1490477101
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1490477107
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (July 2, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 27 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1490477101
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1490477107
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.76 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.07 x 9 inches
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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Cassandra Arnold

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Have you heard the expression "The Black Sheep of the family"? Well, that was me.

Endlessly curious as a child, I tried out everything that came my way. A great fan of Enid Blyton, I am eternally grateful that I read about and tested the idea that salt could kill plants before I came across the amazing fact that sugar could destroy a car's engine. I'm not sure my parents sufficiently appreciate their luck even now.

Raised in the English countryside, I escaped to Australia in 1977, where I stayed until 2010. I now live in Canada and take a long time to answer when people ask me where I come from and what I do. Doctor, writer, activist, artist... One life is clearly not enough.

I began telling lunchtime stories to my peers in primary school and then spent decades sidetracked by doing all the right things for impeccable reasons. (Note to self: no more!) My dream as a writer? Transform and inspire lives in the way that books and stories have always done for me.

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dale campbell
3.0 out of 5 stars It's OK.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2020
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The book is OK. I am sorry she could not have been a bit more productive. It was just a sliver when I had hoped for more of a meal. I hope she writes more.
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vwaves
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving and Insightful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 29, 2013
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I am not usually a fan of poetry but this book drew me. I was really caught up by the imagery of the poems. They made me think of life and death and just what goes on in hospitals. We hear so much in the news and in general conversation about the situation in the health service and the treatment of the elderly - somehow these poems remind us of our humanity. We are also made aware of individuality and the concerns of each person whoever they might be. Very moving and insightful. I wonder what it is like to be a Doctor. I look forward to Dr Arnold's upcoming book My Sister's Child.
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Charliebrown
5.0 out of 5 stars Every one should read this very moving
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2020
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Having also done long night shifts I found the poems very moving I also had a few tears write more please
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