Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. I have been reading a lot of medical memoirs lately and this was a great read and I know have even more respect for ER doctors.

An interesting read on Dr. Shannon Sovndal’s outlook on his personal and working life. Shannon likes to live and work on the edge but finds stability with his wife, children , watching movies repeatedly , cycling and questioning his existence. He is a first class doctor in the emergency room with his ability to focus completely on the trauma . He feels deeply for his patients but at the same time he understands he cannot be dragged down with things he has no control over , especially death which is inevitable. He likes to do thrilling things like surfing, helicopter rescues, flying , and extreme cycling. His mind is always engaged whether he questioning religious beliefs, understanding physics, engaging in medical procedures , appreciating nature , writing or experiencing life in general. His philosophy of living works for him and sharing it with others is the premise of this book.