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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital in Books
Jan 12, 2018
I received [Five Days At Memorial] by [Sheri Fink] free in exchange for an honest review.
[Five Days at Memorial] is a comprehensive account of the tragedy that happened at Memorial Hospital in the days following Hurricane Katrina. The weakness in this text was the massive amount of legal language. Although the legal ramifications that happened due to this event. It would have been more powerful if there was more emphasis on the human stories.
[Five Days at Memorial] is a comprehensive account of the tragedy that happened at Memorial Hospital in the days following Hurricane Katrina. The weakness in this text was the massive amount of legal language. Although the legal ramifications that happened due to this event. It would have been more powerful if there was more emphasis on the human stories.
Dean (6925 KP) rated Fracture (2007) in Movies
Mar 18, 2018
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Peter G. (247 KP) rated Primal Fear (1996) in Movies
Jun 5, 2019
Kristin (149 KP) rated Unfortunate Event in Books
Dec 7, 2018
Disclaimer: I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This book, quite frankly, is one of the most honest looks into both the medical and legal professions I've read in a long time. Dr. Andrews is almost literally led around on a leash after a horrible tragedy, his reputation dragged through the mud while he's used as a scapegoat by not only his colleagues, but his malpractice insurer, the lawyer they appointed to him, and the divorce lawyers ultimately brought into the fray. One of my favorite quotes summarizing this issue is as follows:
As she watched the doctor exit her office, Jordan Davis found herself in a terrific mood. She'd lead this doctor through the legal system by the nose. She and the opposing attorney would take turns discovering controversies. The answers to those controversies would require long hours of expensive legal research. The attorneys, along with their teams of accountants and paralegals, were going to do very well.
It's horrifying to think about it, but our society is only focused on one thing, and that is money -- who has it, who doesn't, and the easiest ways to get it. This novel showcases that almost from the jump, and I think it is an excellent representation. In our country especially, the medical profession is a multi-billion-dollar business which continues to thrive on the backs of the less fortunate. Makes me happy I decided against med school.
5 stars, and I plan to recommend it to anyone in the medical and legal professions.
This book, quite frankly, is one of the most honest looks into both the medical and legal professions I've read in a long time. Dr. Andrews is almost literally led around on a leash after a horrible tragedy, his reputation dragged through the mud while he's used as a scapegoat by not only his colleagues, but his malpractice insurer, the lawyer they appointed to him, and the divorce lawyers ultimately brought into the fray. One of my favorite quotes summarizing this issue is as follows:
As she watched the doctor exit her office, Jordan Davis found herself in a terrific mood. She'd lead this doctor through the legal system by the nose. She and the opposing attorney would take turns discovering controversies. The answers to those controversies would require long hours of expensive legal research. The attorneys, along with their teams of accountants and paralegals, were going to do very well.
It's horrifying to think about it, but our society is only focused on one thing, and that is money -- who has it, who doesn't, and the easiest ways to get it. This novel showcases that almost from the jump, and I think it is an excellent representation. In our country especially, the medical profession is a multi-billion-dollar business which continues to thrive on the backs of the less fortunate. Makes me happy I decided against med school.
5 stars, and I plan to recommend it to anyone in the medical and legal professions.
Ross (3282 KP) rated Marvel's Daredevil - Season 1 in TV
Sep 21, 2017
Brilliantly executed backstory of the devil of Hell's Kitchen and his battle with the kingpin (before he becomes the kingpin). Matt Murdoch splits his life between his up and coming legal practice and fighting crime on the streets of New York city.
Well written, acted and directed, this is very stylish yet gritty and engaging throughout.
Well written, acted and directed, this is very stylish yet gritty and engaging throughout.
I know, I know, I'm complaining about the courtroom scenes in a legal thriller, but they really seemed to slow down the pace of the story late in the second half. Overall, I did enjoy the book, however.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-lincoln-lawyer-by-michael.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/06/book-review-lincoln-lawyer-by-michael.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.