First published 2014
The protagonist works as a respiratory therapist, moving through different medical settings and roles across fifty years of healthcare. Each position brings unexpected challenges and distinctive patients who reshape how the therapist views both medicine and human nature. From emergency rooms to specialized clinics, the therapist encounters situations that demand quick thinking and adaptability. The work reveals the hidden complexity behind a profession most people never consider. Through decades of service, the therapist discovers that breathing is just the beginning of what it means to help people survive. The story captures the tension between medical protocol and human compassion, showing how one person's dedication to an overlooked specialty creates ripple effects throughout countless lives. At its heart, this is about finding purpose in work that others might dismiss as routine.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, medical, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, slice-of-life
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
206 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform