Nightingale of Mosul: A Nurse's Journey of Service, Struggle, and War 1st Edition

by Susan Luz (Author)

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ISBN-13: 978-1607146315

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The true story of a female soldier in Iraq who was awarded the Bronze Starnot for fighting, but for fighting to care.

She is today's Florence Nightingale. At age 56, Susan Luz was deployed to Iraq. By the time she returned home, she had helped save the lives of 30,000 wounded soldiers, contractors, Iraqi civilians, and detainees. But this was not the first time Luz responded to the call of duty: this is the inspirational story of a life dedicated to service and to the ideal of fighting for what truly matters.

As a young woman, Luz served in the Peace Corps in Brazil, where she experienced the brutality of poverty and violence. As a public health nurse, she has worked in jails, psychiatric wards, and a violent inner city high school. But nothing prepared her for what she would see in Iraq. Working under constant fire, Luz routinely witnessed the most horrific effects of the war. Her dedication to her job earned her the Bronze Star in honor of her selflessness and the life-saving work she carried out under unfathomably difficult circumstances.

Susan Luz is a true hero and her story will resonate in the hearts and minds of readers for generations to come.

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Colonel Luz of the Army Nurse Corps has enjoyed a long, happy marriage to the son of one of the original “Band of Brothers.” She also enjoyed hard-won success in the Peace Corps, as a nurse in an inner-city high school and at a hospital for the criminally insane, in the Army Reserve, and in being there for three nephews with cystic fibrosis. Then in 2006 she went to Iraq and combined public health and psychiatric work with handling a steady stream of casualties from combat and terrorist incidents. And she became the unofficial morale officer, responsible for, among other things, organizing a vocal group among the nurses, in which capacity she earned the moniker that entitles her book. Another Nightingale, the one who founded modern nursing, would have approved of Luz’s work; the army’s approval took the form of the Bronze Star. Readers will most likely approve of her addition to knowledge of the humane aspects of the Iraq War. --Roland Green

About the Author

Colonel Susan Luz, 57, is the highest ranking soldier in the 399th Combat Support Hospital, an Army Reserve unit based out of Massachusetts. In 2007 she won the Bronze Star for meritorious service while in Iraq.

Trained as a nurse, she has lived a life devoted to public service and has worked in inner-city schools, jails, and adolescent psychiatric wards. A former Peace Corps volunteer to Brazil, she holds a nursing degree from the University of Rhode Island and a master’s degree in public health from Boston University.

No stranger to military circles, Susan’s father is a World War II veteran who served under General Patton. Susan’s father-in-law is the late George Luz Sr., who was portrayed by actor Rick Gomez in the Band of Brothers HBO miniseries based on Stephen Ambrose’s bestselling book by the same name.

Susan lives with her husband, George Luz Jr., in Rhode Island.

Marcus Brotherton is the author of We Who Are Alive and Remain: untold stories from the Band of Brothers; Call of Duty: My Life Before, During, and After the Band of Brothers; and others. As a full-time writer, his specialty is helping people with strong public platforms tell their stories. A former newspaper reporter, Marcuslives with his family in Washington State.

Marcus Brotherton is the author or co-author of 19 books. He has collaborated with Dr. Nancy Heche (mother of Anne Heche), international humanitarian Susan Scott Krabacher, and most recently on We Who Are Alive and Remain, a compilation memoir with 20 of the original Band of Brothers.

Product details

Publisher : Kaplan Publishing; 1st edition (April 1, 2010)
Language : English
Hardcover : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 1607146312
ISBN-13 : 978-1607146315
Item Weight : 1.1 pounds
Dimensions : 6.2 x 0.9 x 9.3 inches

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- #13,358 in Nursing (Books)

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Grandma Bella

Nurses should be interested in this biography

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2015

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- only about 80 pages to tell the story of Iraq, But leading up to her stint in Iraq was interesting. Seems she was not at the actual bloody desperate cases, more administrative, wheeling and dealing to acquire extras to make the stay in Iraq bearable.

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Mary Akylas Harman

A Remarkable Must Read

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2010

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I've just finished this remarkable memoir by Susan Luz who served as a nurse in IRAQ. I couldn't put the book down --read it in 24 hours -- and Matt (my hub) and I shared it back and forth with two bookmarks going. It's an incredible story by a wonderful, giving, courageous, kooky (said affectionately) woman who always makes the best out of any situation and touches people wherever she is, whatever is going on. I laughed, I cried and felt so much admiration for Susan's selfless devotion to serving, helping and overcoming fear with love and fun. A perfect timely read for book clubs.

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lydiap

A great story but not well written

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2012

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This is an engaging story about a fascinating woman. I wish she had chosen a better co writer because her story could have been much more passionate and intense if it had been written with someone who was less into the facts and more into the writing. The book is about a woman who had some amazing experiences and dedicated her career not just to serving in the military, but to helping inner city children and others with mental disabilities. The story is told very factually and in a straightforward manner, but it is a story that could stir so many emotions. It doesn't take long to read but it is really a missed opportunity.

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anonymous

Got the Book!!!

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2020

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This morning I wrote a negative review. The book came in the mail this afternoon!!! Thank you.

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Mibalz Ezhari

its a great price

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2016

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its a great price

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Barbara D. Colvin

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2015

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Loved the book, easy to read. As a nurse, it made me proud of the sacrifices and patriotism shown by the great nurses who have volunteered their services to serve in the military.

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Sheryl Walsh

An amazing story

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2014

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Incredible story written by someone who lives close by.

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mary baranski

Nightingale of Mosul

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2013

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It is an inspiring story which shows the sacrifices that people make ...to make a difference!
Susan Luz tells a great story !!