{"title":"Jeremy Norton","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a compelling read that delves into the real-life experiences of those on the front lines? Explore the works of Jeremy Norton, an acclaimed author whose writings provide a vivid portrayal of life in emergency services. His collection includes the highly regarded book \"\u003cem\u003eTrauma Sponges\u003c\/em\u003e\", a gripping biography that offers readers an insightful glimpse into the relentless world of first responders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy Norton draws from his extensive experience in the emergency services to craft narratives that are as informative as they are engaging. His storytelling ability vividly captures the challenges and triumphs faced by those who dedicate their lives to helping others, giving readers a profound appreciation for the bravery and resilience required in such roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are looking to understand the human side of emergency response work or simply enjoy well-told memoirs, Jeremy Norton's books are an essential addition to your reading list. His works don't just inform; they evoke empathy and respect for the everyday heroes among us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"trauma-sponges-by-jeremy-norton-9781517914189","title":"Trauma Sponges","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeyond an adrenaline ride or a chronicle of bravura heroics, this unflinching view of a Minneapolis firefighter reveals the significant toll of emergency response.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this remarkable memoir, Jeremy Norton marshals twenty-two years of professional experience to offer, with compassion and critique, an extraordinary portrayal of emergency responders. \u003cem\u003eTrauma Sponges\u003c\/em\u003e captures in arresting detail the personal and social toll the job exacts, as well as the unique perspective afforded by sustained direct encounters with the sick, the dying, and the dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom his first days as a rookie firefighter and emergency medical technician to his command of a company as a twenty-year veteran, Norton documents the life of an emergency responder in Minneapolis: the harrowing, heartbreaking calls, from helping the sick and hurt, to reassuring the scared and nervous, to attempting desperate measures and providing final words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the midst of the uncertainty, fear, and loss caused by the Covid pandemic, Norton and his crew responded to the scene of George Floyd's murder. The social unrest and racial injustice Norton had observed for years exploded on the streets of Minneapolis, and he and his fellow firefighters faced the fires, the injured, and the anguish in the days and months that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNorton brings brutally honest insight and grave social conscience to his account, presenting a rare insider's perspective on the insidious role of sexism and machismo in his profession, as well as an intimate observer's view of individuals trapped in dire circumstances and a society ill-equipped to confront trauma and death. His thought-provoking, behind-the-scenes depiction of the work of first response and last resort starkly reveals the realities of humanity at its finest and its worst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846874484972,"sku":"9781517914189","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11906773482728.jpg?v=1758925714"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jeremy-norton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}