Reviews for Ambulance Girl: How I Saved Myself By Becoming an EMT

The average rating for Ambulance Girl: How I Saved Myself By Becoming an EMT based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2011-04-24 00:00:00 Edward Kling Having listened to Jane and her husband for years on NPR, I was quite surprised to find that she authored this book. A friend, who is an EMT, loaned this book to me. I am currently in an EMT-basic class and she thought I would enjoy it. I found I have so much in common with Jane. We are both middle aged women who chose to stretch our worlds by taking on a role in pre-hospital emergency care. Really good read for those who are involved in emergency care or for those who could never imagine doing it. Great for anyone who wonders what it would be like to completely step out of your own life.

Review # 2 was written on 2008-05-26 00:00:00 Kelly Clak Loved loved loved this book! I could not put it down--I read it in one day! Jane Stern is fighting depression and a series of phobias (that we learn stem from a challenging and sad childhood as well as family background) so at the age of 53 she decides to become an EMT! Reminiscent of Michael Perry's writing in "Population: 485" we laugh and cry as Jane takes all her coursework in the first half of the book and then puts her knowledge to practice in the second half of the book. She is so appreciative about what she is learning and so observant of the personal dynamics around her. It is wonderful! And by the end you are so proud of her accomplishments and how she has risen above all the negative things that were holding her back. She finds a sense of community with the other EMTs that she never had before. Powerful stuff! It makes you ask, "How can I do something brave?" Funnily, Jane and her husband are regular contributors to "A Splendid Table" on NPR. So if you want to hear what her voice sounds like, you can hear it on there!