David Metzger

Nurse Papa follows author David Metzger, a pediatric oncology nurse taking care of sick and dying children during the day and coming home to his wife and two healthy children at night. Metzger reflects on this “double life” and shares stories of his most memorable patients. Like all difficult jobs, his is both taxing and rewarding, full of highs and lows and teachable moments that accepts the unfairness of life and celebrates the happiness, silliness, and gratitude that it can bring along with the sorrow.

I recommend Nurse Papa to anyone who is fascinated by the medical field, particularly pediatric medicine, who can handle the sometimes brutal and heartbreaking tales within its pages, and for those who are looking for ways to maneuver through their own present or future moments of suffering. You don’t have to have known a child with cancer or have been a family member sitting at a bedside in order to appreciate the content of this book. You just have to be willing to accept the unacceptable and learn from its life lessons.

You can read my full review here: https://laurasbooksandblogs.com/nurse-papa-by-david-metzger/… (más)