Fighting for Your Life

A Paramedic's Story

By: Lysa Walder

Narrated by: Emma Carter

A teenage boy lies on the pavement, bleeding from a stab wound; a distraught mum watches, in mute shock, as her daughter suffers a terrifying fatal asthma attack; a young girl is gang-raped and her stricken boyfriend takes an overdose; a disturbed young man flings himself in front of a speeding train at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve.

Few people can imagine living in a world where such situations are part of everyday life. Yet for veteran paramedic Lysa Walder, these and thousands of other emergency call outs are part of a day's work: scenes of tragedy, heroism, loss and horror - but also stories of triumph and humour.

Lysa has been a paramedic for over 20 years, working for the London Ambulance service - the world's biggest and busiest free service - for much of that time. Here, she reveals what it's really like to work in a job that brings paramedic teams face-to-face with death - and destiny - every day.

©2011 Lysa Walder and Jackie Hyams (P)2020 Bonnier Books UK

Worthwhile Listening

With the exception of the language of some of the patients, this was interesting. I do wish it had been longer though.

Filled with Interesting and Valuable Information

I found this audio so interesting probably due to the fact that my grandson is an EMT on his way to becoming a paramedic. I appreciate these front line workers more than ever. Excellent delivery/performance by reader. Hopefully I won't become one of those frequent callers in my old age, lol.

I loved every story

This book is about medical issues and accidents, but with none of the gore. It's more about reaching people on a personal level. It's about love for the job, and a passion to be ones very best-even in the face of chaos.
Highly recommend.

Unbelievable

Excellent. Really interesting and well written. Enjoyed it so much. Really awesome book. Thanks so much for writing.

Just Like I Remember

I really enjoyed listening to this very well written book of stories, based on your life as a paramedic! I ran 911, in America, for fire and rescue for many years. This book took me back to those days. I was touched by the sad cases and laughed out loud by others. But throughout, it was clear how much you and everyone who takes on the Emergency career cares about all that we care for! Thank you!