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Intensive Care: The Story of a Nurse

by Echo Heron · 1987

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This is a nurse's story unlike any other, because Echo Heron is a very special nurse. Dedicated to healing and helping in the harshest environments, she spent ten years in emergency rooms and intensive care units. Her story is unique, penetrating, and unforgettable. Her story is real.

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"Compelling reading."

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

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adult
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medium · 372 pages

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