{"title":"Ed Patrick","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Ed Patrick, a seasoned author whose works are as insightful as they are engaging. Known for his keen observational skills and wry humour, Ed Patrick excels in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre, providing readers with stories that are both heart-warming and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEd Patrick's collection, featuring titles like \u003cem\u003eCatch Your Breath\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a unique glimpse into the life of a multi-faceted individual who has deftly balanced a career in comedy with the intense demands of being an anaesthetist. His candid storytelling invites readers to explore the juxtaposition of these roles, capturing the unpredictable nature of life both on stage and in the operating theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are drawn to tales of personal growth, the intricacies of the medical profession, or simply enjoy a good laugh woven into real-life experiences, Ed Patrick's works promise to deliver. Dive into his collection and experience narratives that resonate with authenticity and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"catch-your-breath-by-ed-patrick-9781914240201","title":"Catch Your Breath","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliantly funny.\u003c\/strong\u003e - Matt Lucas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou have to read this book.\u003c\/strong\u003e - Tim Harford\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's funny, touching and gobsmacking in equal measure. At its heart is a breathtaking account of life on the COVID frontline. - Jay Rayner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEd's journey is funny, sad, harrowing, hilarious... I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO READ THIS. - Colin Mochrie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Funny.\u003c\/strong\u003e - Fern Brady\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI love your book \u003cem\u003eCatch Your Breath\u003c\/em\u003e, it just feels so personal and so refreshing.\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adil Ray, Saturday Live\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA gut punch of a memoir by a doctor - and comedian - whose job is to keep people alive by putting them to sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEd Patrick is an anaesthetist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStrong drugs for his patients, strong coffee for him. But it's not just sleep-giving for this anaesthetist, as he navigates emergencies, patients not breathing for themselves, and living with a terrifying sense of responsibility. It's enough to leave anyone feeling numb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut don't worry, there's plenty of laughing gas to be had.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery funny, very timely, scary in places. Ed writes with wit, insight, surprise and pathos. He is cutting his teeth in anaesthetics, taking people as close to death as you can take them, and then trying to wake them up again. And makes it funny. A joy to read.\u003c\/strong\u003e - Phil Hammond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46800261578988,"sku":"9781914240201","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15070503482869.jpg?v=1757278980"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ed-patrick.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}