A Real Emergency

A Real Emergency is a thoughtfully crafted collection of essays by paramedic Joanna Sokol, offering an introspective look into the complexities of emergency street medicine. Drawing from her fifteen years of experience across diverse communities, she shares heartfelt stories, observations, and reflections that shed light on the realities faced by first responders within a strained healthcare system. With a tone that is both compassionate and candid, Sokol provides an engaging portrait of the challenges and humanity inherent in her vital work.