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nannykaren's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't read Christie's first book but I don't think that is a problem. Here she does is a little of what is like to be a nurse who really does care for their patients and who are happy to share their skills with those learning. It's not all about sewing wounds and dolling out medication - it's the whole package: listening, taking an interest, CARING. Christie shows us in this book just how much more there is to being a nurse. Nursing is the best profession to be in yet the Government don't seem to rate them: I think we should try to change that.
jim83's review against another edition
adventurous
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4.5
adamskiboy528491's review against another edition
4.0
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13. [b:The Courage to Care: A Call for Compassion|53192949|The Courage to Care A Call for Compassion|Christie Watson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1593881730l/53192949._SY75_.jpg|80245269] by [a:Christie Watson|4384723|Christie Watson|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1523552613p2/4384723.jpg] is a more impactful memoir than The Language Of Kindness. It most importantly reveals the exceptional magnitude of nurses' work, the sacrifices they make & also how the patients & their family members are the ones who show exceptional strength in the most challenging times.
Now that this memoir of Professor Watson's has been released during the COVID 19 pandemic, the book's non-linear narrative covers a range of sections in different time periods from her days as a student nurse, up to the present day - filled with good humour & heartwarming modesty & emotion throughout. Nursing doesn't just mean looking after a patients medical needs but involves a lot more than meets the eye. It's how actually to care for all of a patients needs, whether that is emotionally, socially, mentally or just listening & understanding. It's an eye-opener to just how much work a nurse can put into care.
Professor Watson is a fantastic & inspirational person & I cannot wait to read what other hospital stories are just down the corridor. We talk about soldiers being on the frontlines. These are the REAL soldiers of 2020 right here. People, this what you should support and demonstrate for! They're saving millions of lives every day! Please, wear the mask, stay safe. It's for you, your family and the people around you!
thesebookdelights's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to Christie Watson, Random House UK and NetGalley for providing an e-ARC of this book. All views are my own. Any quotes taken from the book are subject to change.
This book is the second healthcare-related book written by retired nurse, Christie Watson, her first one being, "The Language of Kindness". As a student nurse myself, it was amazing to see Watson's own experiences as a student nurse and the thoughts that came with that. Watson touched upon failures within her studies and how she bounced back and continued - not letting anything hold her back.
The first chapter was heart-breaking and made me want to read on, it was promising and it did not disappoint. There was one quote in the second chapter that really stood out to me and that was "the single most important thing is that it is critical to care" - this goes without saying but it's always a nice reminder.
The book takes you on a journey through not only Watson's professional life and career but her home life too which made it personal and makes you feel more connected to the book and the stories.
At the end of the book, Watson touches on the COVID-19 situation and how she signed up to the temporary register to help out when the NHS were in desperate need of extra help more than ever. It was really insightful to read first hand what it was like and the effects the pandemic has had on the NHS and NHS workers.
Whilst the writing style is messy and goes back and forth between different events with some digression, I quite liked it. I perceived it at representing the chaos and uncertainty that comes with being a nurse.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone, particularly current student nurses or those wanting to go into the nursing profession.
(Review to go live on my blog on 15th Sept at 5pm - https://chlosbookshelf.weebly.com)
This book is the second healthcare-related book written by retired nurse, Christie Watson, her first one being, "The Language of Kindness". As a student nurse myself, it was amazing to see Watson's own experiences as a student nurse and the thoughts that came with that. Watson touched upon failures within her studies and how she bounced back and continued - not letting anything hold her back.
The first chapter was heart-breaking and made me want to read on, it was promising and it did not disappoint. There was one quote in the second chapter that really stood out to me and that was "the single most important thing is that it is critical to care" - this goes without saying but it's always a nice reminder.
The book takes you on a journey through not only Watson's professional life and career but her home life too which made it personal and makes you feel more connected to the book and the stories.
At the end of the book, Watson touches on the COVID-19 situation and how she signed up to the temporary register to help out when the NHS were in desperate need of extra help more than ever. It was really insightful to read first hand what it was like and the effects the pandemic has had on the NHS and NHS workers.
Whilst the writing style is messy and goes back and forth between different events with some digression, I quite liked it. I perceived it at representing the chaos and uncertainty that comes with being a nurse.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone, particularly current student nurses or those wanting to go into the nursing profession.
(Review to go live on my blog on 15th Sept at 5pm - https://chlosbookshelf.weebly.com)
pipalla's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
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sad
medium-paced
5.0
cleg11's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to netgalley for the chance to read this book.
As a nurse myself I could relate to Christie and some of the situations she has been in throughout her career.
A great book about the NHS and the patients they care for.
As a nurse myself I could relate to Christie and some of the situations she has been in throughout her career.
A great book about the NHS and the patients they care for.
ginasiemsen's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0