On Call in Hell

A Doctor's Iraq War Story

De: Richard Jadick, Thomas Hayden

Narrado por: Lloyd James

Cdr. Richard Jadick's story is one of the most extraordinary to come out of the war in Iraq. At 38, the last place the Navy doctor was expected to be was on the front lines. He was too old to be called up, but not too old to volunteer.

In November 2004, with the military reeling from an acute doctor shortage, Jadick chose to accompany the First Battalion, Eighth Marine Regiment (the "1/8") to Iraq. During the Battle of Fallujah, Jadick and his team worked tirelessly and courageously around the clock to save their troops amidst the worst street fighting Americans had faced since Vietnam.

It is estimated that without Jadick at the front, the Marines would have lost an additional 30 men. Of the hundreds of men he treated, only one died after reaching a hospital. This is the inspiring story of his decision to enter into the fray, a fascinating glimpse into wartime triage, and a compelling account of courage under fire.

©2007 Richard Jadick and Thomas Hayden (P)2007 Tantor Media Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"This remarkable man's story is well worth telling...a memorable experience." (Publishers Weekly)

On Call In Hell: A Doctor's Iraq War Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes, it is an interesting point of view. Having served in Iraq in 2003 with a Fleet Hospital within the combat zone, his story is very real and acurate and yet he was more involved in the urban warfare than my personal experience.

What did you like best about this story?

The physician's point of view. I have read other similar books but from a nurse's perspective.

Have you listened to any of Lloyd James’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Amazing

Totally worth reading and hearing this amazing book 10/10 coming from a person who’s doesn’t read much.

Splendid

I served in the Army Medical Corps during the Iraqi war. A special thank you Richard, for taking me into the battle of Falluja. I honor your witness and your love for our for the Marine Corps and especially for your corpsman.

Outstanding with a few exceptions

What does Lloyd James bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A way of delivering the lines that made me feel as if I was there.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I cried and laughed. There are some parts that really tug at you while also giving you a smile.

Any additional comments?

Overall the book is great. i personally am interested in the field of Military medicine and wish that the story would go more in depth with the specific experiences he talks about. I highly recommend this piece.

On Call in Hell

WOW, the writer was truly generous to relive the things saw and lived through. I am thankfull that men and women like the author whom put themselves into the line of fire. This all aside the novel is gut wrenching and informitive. It give thoes of us who will never see combat, a first hand look at the situations that are meet and delt with as best as one can expect. Five stars doesn't give this novel the true repesct it deserves. If I had one problem with the book, it was that the author wasn't the narrator.... It isn't that the chosen narrator did a poor job, I just feel the author would have given that little extra. You can't get everything you want.