First published 2016
Shirley Jones faces her worst nightmare when a routine CPR certification class turns into a real emergency. The instructor collapses during a demonstration, and suddenly Jones must apply everything she has learned about first aid and survival techniques. But textbook knowledge proves different from reality when panic sets in and equipment fails. As she struggles to save a life, Jones discovers that medical training only takes you so far. The real test comes when you must trust your instincts and overcome your fears. This story explores the gap between preparation and practice, showing how crisis reveals both human fragility and unexpected strength. Jones must confront not just medical challenges but her own doubts about whether she can handle the responsibility of holding someone's life in her hands.
Genres: survival, medical, non-fiction, health
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-fears, unexpected-strength
240 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Content warnings: medical-trauma