Book Review: “It’s Not the Trauma, It’s the Drama: More Stories by a Chicago Fire Department Paramedic” by Marjorie Leigh Bomben I was initially drawn to Marjorie Leigh Bomben’s work not only because of her captivating storytelling but also due to her unique perspective as a female paramedic in a traditionally male-dominated field. In her

A Journey Through Life and Loss: A Review of Trauma Room Two Have you ever found yourself captivated by the sheer intensity of life and death, all played out in the brief moments of human connection? That was my initial draw to Trauma Room Two by Dr. Michael Green, a collection of short stories that

My Dark Vanessa: A Haunting Exploration of Love and Manipulation When I first picked up My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell, I was drawn in by its bold premise and the whispered comparisons to Lolita. As someone who has often reflected on the harrowing complexities of love, especially in its darker forms, I found

Book Review: It’s Not the Trauma, It’s the Drama: Stories by a Chicago Fire Department Paramedic by Marjorie Leigh Bomben When I first stumbled upon It’s Not the Trauma, It’s the Drama by Marjorie Leigh Bomben, the title alone piqued my curiosity. As someone who often finds allure in the intricate, unseen worlds of first

A Deep Dive into Trauma Plot: A Life by Jamie Hood When I first picked up Trauma Plot: A Life by Jamie Hood, I didn’t expect it to linger in my thoughts long after I had finished it. Admittedly, the heavy subject matter had me hesitant; I often shy away from books that delve into