Critical Care

A New Nurse Faces Death, Life, and Everything in Between

Theresa Brown

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HarperOne
11 August 2011

Biography; Memoirs; Nursing

“Among all the recent books on medicine, Critical Care stands alone.“ — Pauline Chen, author of Final Exam

“A must read for anyone who wants to understand healthcare. Extraordinary.” — Elizabeth Cohen, MPH, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent

Critical Care is the powerful and absorbing memoir of Theresa Brown—a regular contributor to the New York Times blog “Well”—about her experiences during the first year on the job as an oncology nurse; in the process, Brown sheds brilliant light on issues of mortality and meaning in our lives.

By: Theresa Brown
Imprint: HarperOne
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 134mm, Width: 204mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 178g
ISBN: 9780061791543
ISBN 10: 0061791547
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 11 August 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Theresa Brown, RN, lives and works in the Pittsburgh area. She received her BSN from the University of Pittsburgh, and during what she calls her past life, a PhD in English from the University of Chicago. Brown is a regular contributor to the NY Times blog, Well. Her essay, Perhaps Death is Proud; More Reason to Savor Life was included in Best American Science Writing 2009. She lives with her husband, Arthur Kosowsky, their three children, and their dog.

Reviews for Critical Care: A New Nurse Faces Death, Life, and Everything in Between

A must read for anyone who wants to understand healthcare. This extraordinary book will open your eyes to the reality of nursing. If you or your loved one ends up in the hospital, you ll wish you had someone like Nurse Brown at your side. --Elizabeth Cohen, MPH, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent