There’s nothing better than reading your reviews and seeing photos of well-thumbed books out and about in their new homes, you guys really are the best, keep them coming!
If you have already posted a review online, thanks so much for your time, it really is appreciated. For those who have read a GBU Paramedic book, if you get the chance to add a little feedback, that would be fantastic and all the details you need about how, what and where to post are outlined at the bottom of this page.
Books In The Wild
Looks like The Student Paramedic Podcasters have copies all sorted.
In good company on Jessie's bookshelf in Queensland with Darren Hodge's book.
Not sure which store Meagan purchased from but the stickers on their packaging looks great.
Buechel MedCon 2020 book prize winners in Louisville, Kentucky
Brody's got his copy over at Books Behind The Badge in the US.
UK paramedic Holly has some light reading to go with her favourite mug of tea
A little Bali poolside reading for paramedic Kirstin during annual leave
Tania's copy is stuck on the ambulance, awaiting the next call in Western Australia
Hanging out with EMS Universe now that the book is available to purchase in their online store (click image for store)
Apparently the contents were so good it grew legs of it own according to Joe in Warwickshire!
This copy gets its first glimpse of snow with A Medic's Mind author and retired paramedic Matthew in Canada.
Mitch Murphy & Bubbles from @BrickEMS checking out their copies in Texas, how cute is that GBU scale ruler?
Edith Cowan University's wellness dog Jess reading with Lisa at the Joondalup campus
What The Readers Say
“What a fabulous book! Honest, insightful and invaluable to all in this profession. I will be strongly recommending this great book to my students and the wider paramedic community. Really well done!”
Lisa Holmes, Lecturer in Paramedicine at Edith Cowan University
“What a thought-provoking book. I recognised a lot of the situations from my own experiences. This book has re-motivated me to strive for the best patient-centred care, and I have recently had more courage to challenge others' behaviour that prevents this.”
Holly Adcock, UK Paramedic
“I’m a relatively new ambulance officer and absolutely related to all of the scenarios as they were immersive and captivating. This book felt inclusive, removing gender and age etc, allowing me to place myself into each situation described, giving cause to reflect upon my own practice. It feels like a friendly companion to read and, every time I pick it up, I feel a desire to become the best paramedic I can be.”
Jenn, Ambulance Officer
“This was a thoroughly enjoyable book that reminded me of myself at many stages throughout my career. It brought to mind that despite my best intentions to uphold a standard, there have been times where the bad the ugly have crept in. I am grateful to have been reminded of it. It would be a good book for junior paramedics to read as they reach the senior stage of their training, and then again every few years or so throughout their careers. I have been in this line of work for nearly thirty years and it brought a lot to mind for me to think about.”
Trevor, Station Manager of 30 Years
“The “we” tone of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Paramedic allows the reader to feel like we’re all in this together and working towards the same goal. Throughout reading, I could think of at least a dozen people I’d love to give the book to, myself included. This will be such a great resource for students and preceptors, really useful.”
Anna, Paramedic Preceptor
“This book has really made me reflect on my own practice, as well as that of others. It certainly has me thinking about the type of paramedic I want to be, and seen to be by my colleagues and the general public. The use of storytelling and the way in which the book has been set up is fantastic, making it easy to read. You never know, it may promote a change in some paramedic related bad and ugly behaviours, which is really positive.”
Jo, Paramedic
“The whole book was an incredible and accurate eye opener to our profession, with highly relatable scenarios. Unlike a clinical textbook, this rightly focuses on behaviours and actions and, I believe, is a set of principles to incorporate into practice as we aim for best patient care. I honestly feel that this could be a useful resource for future paramedics at the start of their careers, to assist with their development of good habits early on.”
Damian, Graduate Paramedic
“The whole book was an incredible and accurate eye opener to our profession, with highly relatable scenarios. Unlike a clinical textbook, this rightly focuses on behaviours and actions and, I believe, is a set of principles to incorporate into practice as we aim for best patient care. I honestly feel that this could be a useful resource for future paramedics at the start of their careers, to assist with their development of good habits early on.”
Lauren, Paramedic Preceptor & Lecturer
How To Post & Write A Review
Why write a review?
Reviews are the only way to communicate to other readers whether it’s worth their hard earned money and time in buying a book, then reading it. If you felt great about the content, let people know so that you help to spread the positive messages. If you hated what you were reading, give your colleagues a heads up and let them know how you felt.
From an author’s point of view, it’s the only way to know whether there is value in writing, as well as which aspects worked well…and which can be improved.
Where can you post yours?
Goodreads, Amazon and Google are by far the most wide reaching places to post, but if you don’t have an account with any of them, posting feedback wherever you purchased or borrowed is fantastic and much appreciated. The clickable images below can help to point you in the right direction.
You can also write feedback using your own social media pages, just be sure to tag @gbuparamedic so the accounts link up, then other readers get to see it. Photos of books in action always grab attention, so if the mood takes you, include an image!
What should it include?
The idea is to write what you thought and the book’s lasting effect. It doesn’t have to be a huge amount of detail, from a couple of sentences to a thorough analysis. A thumbs up, a star rating or some written words, every little counts.
How you felt about the book overall
What made it feel useful to you, or not
Areas that struck a chord and made sense
If and why it may be of value to others
