Books

[barrysutton]

I've recently finished reading 3 books that may be of intrest they are:-

Among You by Jake Wood, hardback, Mainstream Publishers 2013 (a soldier broken by war and an insight into PTSD).

Broadmoor Revealed by Mark Stevens, hardback, Pen & Sword Social History 2013 (Victorian Crime and The Lunatic Asylum).

Medic by John Nichol & Tony Rennell, hardback, Penguin/Viking 2009, (Saving Lives from Dunkirk to Afghanistan).

[eric]

As some of you will know that as a member of the NI RCN nursing History Network, we have been working on a book gathering stories from nurses on what it was like working during the 30+ years of the "troubles" in Northern Ireland. Well that book is being published next month and last week's Nursing Standard had a pre-order flyer, whereby if one orders book before the 18th September (publication date) there is a £5 reduction in price. Am attaching (I hope) the flyer for this for members to avail of this offer if they wish.

We are launching the book ("Nurses' Voices") in the city of culture (Derry/Londonderry) on the 18th September and hopefully I can purchase my copy then.

We have been working for 2 + 1/2 years on this and I think a worthwhile task looking on what it was like in a very divided and troubled society. The stories are all from nurses from every aspect of healthcare. If anyone obtains a copy, would appreciate their views on it.

Eric

[wilfb]

Hi Eric.

I will certainly be getting one. And the link attached works fine - a bit blurred but easily read.

Will.

[eric]

Thank you Will. Sorry about that but it was cutting flyer and reducing it to a size that would download to site. It was in last week's Nursing Standard and I think will be advertised again this month and next. Trust all is well.

[nursesue]

not so much a book but a film I was finding through the many freeview TV channels yesterday trying to find something new to watch and not yet another repeat and stumbled across a film on the new drama channel. Now I'm not a sentimental chick flick film kinda girl (prefer a bit or gore and blood) and watched "Sisters of war" what an amazing film and yes i shed a tear - worth a watch but I ain't gonna let you know the ending!!! suffice to say its about a friendship between a nun and australian nurse held captive by the Japanese and all true..........................

[Sarah Rogers]

Another book well worth a read(if you find a copy, perhaps as an inter library loan?) , is:
Members of Her Majesty Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (1922). "Reminiscent Sketches 1914-1919." London: John Bale.

with approx 12 short chapters, all written by QA's, and a VAD, about different areas of WW1-

[backman]

Just come across this which looks of interest;http://www.wolfhoundgroup.com/books/jubilee-nurse-voluntary-district-nursing-in-ireland-1890-1974.html

[Sarah Rogers]

HI, I am currently reading, a very well researched book, which I found in Cancer Research when volounteering, from ww1: The daughters of Mars, by Thomas Keneally, about ww1 australian nurses etc, it is on amazon
also I couldnt resist from  TNA bookshop: A volounteer nurse on the western front , olive Dent, a reprint from 1917,:A Volunteer Nurse on the Western Front: Memoirs from a WWI camp hospital by Olive Dent (27 Feb 2014)
  and  the Backwash of war by Ellen le Mottem first pub 1916: The Backwash of War: Inspired the BBC Drama The Crimson Field. The Classic Account of a First World War Field-Hospital... by Ellen N. La Motte (3 Apr 2014)

both cheaper on Amazon I am afraid I have found having got home.... but did save money when buying the daughters of mars....
Sarah

[Magpie]

Hello! I am reading "the roses of no mans land" by Lynn Macdonald which was also used towards the series of "The Crimson Field", a very well written book again about volunteer " young ladies " with no experience of nursing and the nurses and doctors of WW1. Some really interesting facts and photographs. Mine is a paperback from the internet, a bit tatty but a good read.

[jock57]

got a book in my local charity shop today - £1.99 - the lord mayor treloar hospital and college, very pleased published 1988  so still worthwhile looking around! I even knew some people in it.

[backman]

Partway through Matron at war by Erica Nadin-Snelling.The story of Sister Katy Beaufoy who served in both the Boer War and WW1 before being lost in the sinking of the Hospital ship Glenart Castle in 1918.A nice easy read and some nice pictures.

[backman]

 Finally picked up a copy of Guys Hospital Nurses's League 1900-2010 by Andie Howard,a nicely produced book,well illustrated throughout giving some finding insights into the now defunct Nurses league.Well worth a look.
On order ,but not yet received,is a book based upon the Lost Hospitals of London website which I frequently refer to; http://ezitis.myzen.co.uk

The Hospitals of London looks promising    http://www.amberleybooks.com/shop/article_9781445638096/Hospitals-of-London.html

[backman]

Another of the many books produced to commemorate(cash in!) on the First World War;  Medical Services in the First World War-Susan Cohen (Shire Library) also available for the kindle.

[Sarah Rogers]

Veiled warriors by Christine Hallett, it is an excellent read, and full of research.

[backman]

Eventually got a copy of "Nurses' Voices"-Memories of Nursing at St Georges Hospital London 1930-1990(unfortunately missing it's CD)and It is a really interested read.Well illustrated throughout ,if slightly annoying that pictures are numbered and then captioned in the back.