Title: Nurse Papa; 16 Meditations on Parenthood From a Pediatric Oncology Nurse
Author: David Metzger
Publisher: Genz Publishing
Publication Date: August 17, 2021
Length: 175 Pages
About the Author
David Metzger has worked as a pediatric oncology nurse at UCSF Children’s Hospital for twelve years. He is the father of a young son and daughter. The bravery, laughter, perseverance, and the many smiles of the children and their parents who he has worked with have inspired this project.
You can visit the Nurse Papa blog and the Nurse Papa podcast at www.nursepapathebook.com
Life as a Nurse and Papa
David Metzger writes about the lessons that he learned about life and death as a pediatric oncology nurse. He uses his experiences at work to gain insight and understanding of his role as a father to two young children. His life at work and at home intertwine to form a wonderful collection of the author's most cherished memories.
My Thoughts
It is not natural to talk about children and cancer in the same sentence, but Mr. Metzger has dedicated his life to caring for children with cancer. He writes about some of his most memorable patients and the valuable lessons he learned from them.
I could tell that the author was growing as a person and becoming more compassionate and empathetic as the book progressed. He gives credit to his patients for teaching him to live and die with dignity and grace. He credits his children for teaching him to live in the moment and appreciate all that life has to offer.
There are some very emotional stories in this book because many children with cancer do not survive the disease. The author focuses on the celebration of life instead of the sadness of death.
This book was well-written and I am glad I read it. I now have a new respect for all the superheroes who wear a nurse's uniform.
MY RATING: 5 STARS OUT OF 5
FYI - I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.
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