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Book Synopsis: “A gem of a memoir . . . Holland takes us for a ride through the psych ER that is at once wild and poignant, a ride that leaves deep tracks in even the healthiest of minds.”—Katrina Firlik, M.D., author of Another Day in the Frontal LobeJulie Holland thought she knew what crazy was. Then she came to Bellevue. For nine eventful years, Dr. Holland was the weekend physician in charge of the psychiatric emergency room at New York City’s Bellevue Hospital. In this absorbing memoir, Holland recounts stories from her vast case files that are alternately terrifying, tragically comic, and profoundly moving: the serial killer, the naked man barking like a dog in Times Square, the schizophrenic begging for an injection of club soda to quiet the voices in his head, the subway conductor who helplessly watched a young woman pushed into the path of his train. Writing with uncommon candor, Holland supplies not only a page-turner with all the fast-paced immediacy of a TV medical drama but also a fascinating glimpse into the inner lives of doctors who struggle to maintain perspective in a world where sanity is in the eye of the beholder.
Praise for Weekends at Bellevue“An extraordinary insider’s look at the typical days and nights of that most extraordinary place, written with a rare combination of toughness, tenderness, and outrageous humor.”—Andrew Weil, M.D. “Unforgettable . . . tells a mean story.”—New York Daily News “The tension between [Holland’s] macho swagger and her shame at the harsh way she occasionally treats patients gives this memoir extra intrigue.”—Psychology Today “A fascinating portrait . . . Holland is a good storyteller with a dark wit.” —New York Post “Equal parts affecting, jaw-dropping, and engrossing.”—Booklist
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Experience the gripping and exhilarating world of the psychiatric emergency room with "Weekends at Bellevue: Nine Years on the Night Shift at the Psych ER." Dr. Julie Holland takes you on a thrilling ride through her nine years as the weekend physician in charge at New York City's Bellevue Hospital. From terrifying encounters with serial killers to tragically comic moments, this memoir will leave deep tracks in even the healthiest of minds.
Get ready to be captivated by the alternate reality that exists within the psych ER. Dr. Holland shares stories from her vast case files, including the unbelievable tale of a naked man barking like a dog in Times Square and a schizophrenic patient begging for an injection of club soda to quiet the voices in his head. Each page-turner in this memoir is packed with fast-paced immediacy, reminiscent of your favorite TV medical drama.
But it's not only the fascinating cases that make "Weekends at Bellevue" a must-read. Dr. Holland's uncommon candor gives readers a glimpse into the inner lives of doctors who battle to maintain perspective in a world where sanity is subjective. The tension between her macho swagger and her moments of shame add an intriguing layer to this memoir, making it an unforgettable journey.
Step into the shoes of a remarkable physician and witness the chaotic nature of the psych ER. Dr. Holland's writing combines toughness, tenderness, and outrageous humor to create an extraordinary tale that will leave you in awe. Don't miss out on this unique portrait that offers equal parts affecting, jaw-dropping, and engrossing stories.
Get your copy of "Weekends at Bellevue: Nine Years on the Night Shift at the Psych ER" today and delve into the incredible world of the psychiatric emergency room.
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