Angels in the ER: Inspiring True Stories from an Emergency Room Doctor [Paperback]

Robert D. Lesslie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2008

Twenty–five years in the ER could become a resume for despair, but for Dr. Robert D. Lesslie it’s a foundation for inspiring tales of angels who are friends, nurses, doctors, patients, strangers, or those unseen but clearly present “others” in the midst of trial.

“The ER is a difficult and challenging place to be. Yet the same pressures and stresses that make this place so challenging also provide an opportunity to experience some of life’s greatest wonders and mysteries.” Dr. Lesslie illuminates messages of hope while sharing captivating stories about:

• discovering lessons from the ER frontline
• watching miracles unfold
• witnessing the handiwork of angels
• holding onto faith during tragedy and triumph
• embracing the healing balm of hope

For anyone who enjoys stories of the miraculous, this gathering is a reminder that hope turns emergencies into opportunities and each trial into a demonstration of God’s grace.

Product Details

• Paperback: 237 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (August 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736923152
• ISBN-13: 978-0736923156
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,543 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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44 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stories From A Real Emergency Department, July 12, 2009

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Louis N. Gruber "Author of Jay" (Lexington, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Angels in the ER: Inspiring True Stories from an Emergency Room Doctor (Paperback)

Angels in the ER is not really about angels--at least not the supernatural kind. It's not really about miracles--the supernatural kind. It's about everyday angels who work in the emergency department of a busy hospital, or bring patients in ambulances, or minister to the patients in other ways. Sometimes, the patients themselves are the angels, the ones who teach a certain ER physician remarkable lessons.

This book is a remarkable collection of stories from the real emergency department, not the ones on television. Stories of bravery, compassion, struggle, and often failure. Robert Lesslie actually works there and in this wonderful book he relates many of his experiences, both good and bad, and painful lessons he's learned.

Author Lesslie is a gifted and polished writer. His stories move along smoothly, always entertaining and engaging. This is a book you can't put down, except that you have to let the stories sink in before you move on. Dr. Lesslie is not afraid to reveal his own shortcomings and the lessons he's learned from his mistakes. This is a Christian themed book, and each chapter is headed by a quote from Scripture, but only on rare occasions does it get preachy. I enjoyed Angels in the ER and recommend it highly. Reviewed by Louis N. Gruber.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compassionate Doctor that serves the patient, September 14, 2008

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P. L. Keisel Sr. "Nurse Bonnie" (Rock Hill, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Angels in the ER: Inspiring True Stories from an Emergency Room Doctor (Paperback)

I have the privilege of working woth Doctor Leslie. He is truly a one of a kind person, who if I ever needed emergency care, I hope he would be available. I have live some of the experiences in the book with him. Truly there are angels in the ER. Fantastic reading, and a few tears too.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From the heart, January 2, 2009

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James E. Hill, Jr. "jehilljr" (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Angels in the ER: Inspiring True Stories from an Emergency Room Doctor (Paperback)

I'm a physician assistant who knew and worked with Dr. Bob Lesslie years ago when he was an emergency medicine resident at Charlotte Memorial Hospital and Medical Center. Although I had lost touch with him, my sister bought me his book for Christmas and he made me feel good all over again. Bob enjoys the work he does and the people he works with. I still remember his sense of humor back in those days. One night it was quite hectic in the ER and Dr. Lesslie got on the ER intercom to announce, "Will the patient who rode the Brahma bull to the ER please remove it from the parking lot immediately." As patients and visitors swarmed from their seats in the waiting room to "see" the Brahma bull, Bob chuckled and picked up another chart to see another patient. He was funny and cool back then and apparently never lost those traits. We all used to talk about writing a book of ER experiences. Dr. Lesslie did it right. I read his book in 2 evenings and thoroughly enjoyed the stories. He's one of a kind and so is his book. God bless all the "angels" who continue to work in the ER.