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Paradise General
- Riding the Surge at a Combat Hospital in Iraq
- Narrado por: George K. Wilson
- Duración: 9 h y 56 m
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A family doctor with limited surgical experience, Dr. Dave Hnida volunteered for two tours of duty in Iraq - first as a battalion surgeon with a combat unit and then as trauma chief at the busiest Combat Support Hospital (CSH) during the Surge.
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- Kalfred
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Great story!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. It is well written and very well narrated by George WIlson. Liked the different voices and accents he put into the characters.
What did you like best about this story?
The honesty of the writer. The descriptions make you feel like you are there watching the story unfold.
Was there a moment in the book that particular moved you?
I think his fear at the beginning, wondering what he got himself into. I could so identify with that. It was encouraging to know others are afraid too, but they overcome their fears and succeed at the monumental task in front of them.
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Excellent!
Great insights into the intense pressures of a part of war we rarely hear about. Often heart-wrenching and hilarious. Narrator perfect fit for the sardonic attitude of the author.
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Doctor's of War
David Hnida volunteered to return to Iraq for the second time. His first tour of duty was as a balttlion surgeon with a combat unit. He was a family doctor who had limited skills as a surgeon. His second tour of duty came after Dr. Hnida suffered the loss of 9 of the children of the Columbine massacre, who were his patient's in his general practice. Also, his daughter was the first female player who made a point in the NCAA Division 1 football game. David Hnida had to search for more strength when his daughter was raped.
Hnida was not wallowing in self pity but felt that he had to give something back to all of the young people. His way, was to return to Iraq, becoming the trauma chief of the busiest hospital due to its high survival rate. These young people were serving in Iraq war during the Surge, which was George W. Bush's last command concerning the war in Iraq.
This true account provides the reader with a background of the urgency of trying to save these soldiers with the crucial care needed before being flown out to other hospitals where their injuries would be given long term care. If not for these doctor's, nurse's and aid's, these young people may not have lived to see another day.
Dr. Hnida also discusses how all of them found ways to relieve some of the severe stress they had as members of the hospital unit. Friendships were made that helped the doctor's deployment easier by have someone to confide in.
The narration is great and provides a great listen. The author writes in such a way that creates a sense that you are there. I did not want the book to end. Dave Hnida is a doctor but also a husband and father. He has a life outside of the Iraq war and can return home to his family practice. I wonder how returning home will affect his psyche? This memoir is heart-felt and it has proven that Dr. Hnida has given back his desire to help the young people that was his quest.
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180 degrees different view of war
This book shows the side of war most don’t realize exists. The doctor explains how it feels to be away from his family and why he signed up to help the troops. He also paints how a group of doctors all from different places in the U.S. came together to save as many people possible in time of war. How he was only there for 4 Months and other troops has to stay for 12 to 15 months. Explained the pain of watching and repairing torn young soldiers in war. The mental aspect of that people react differently after war.
The book is well written and read that you feel like a story your grandfather or dad would be telling you.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-15-23
Worth the listen.
What drew me into this book was wanting to hear about this doc’s experience during a deployment. The book was very well-written and enjoyable from the first to the last page.
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- Elle Kay
- 06-18-16
Fans of M*A*S*H will enjoy this book!
Would you consider the audio edition of Paradise General to be better than the print version?
Absolutely! George K. Wilson did a fantastic job narrating this book! I especially loved all the voices and accents he did to distinguish all the different characters. I would consider the audio edition to be preferential to the print version because it feels like you are in the room with Dr. Hnida listening to him tell the story.
What did you like best about this story?
The comradery and the hi-jinks! Dr. Hnida also has a best friend, Rick, and I really enjoyed their growing friendship.
What about George K. Wilson’s performance did you like?
I'm really impressed by the accents he did, especially for Rick. There are a lot of funny interpersonal moments in this book, and George K. Wilson made all of them shine!
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I found the honesty and humour of this book to be particularly moving. I especially liked how the doctors resort to having a laugh to bring up their spirits when things are tense and heavy, and using humour to make the wounded feel less afraid.
Any additional comments?
If you enjoy watching M*A*S*H or enjoyed the book by Richard Hooker then I highly recommend Paradise General! Dr. Hnida even mentions some of the parallels of his work and the TV show. There is a mixture of seriousness and hilarity that is appreciable, and Dr. Hnida is a very likable character.
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- JC
- 11-10-20
Great book
One of the best books I’ve listened to. I highly recommend it! Honest and beautifully written.
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- Mackenzie
- 12-31-15
Best Military Medical Book I've Read
Dr. Hnida has made me both laugh and cry while reading this book (That, to me, is the sign of an amazing book). It is written very well, and he is hilarious, while also being sincere and serious at appropriate times. There were a lot of lessons he explored, and a lot he taught me about military medicine.
I will be recommending this to everyone I know!
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