On Call in Hell: A Doctor's Iraq War Story | 
| Authors: Cdr. Richard Jadick, Thomas Hayden
Publisher: NAL Trade
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 248220
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 045122308X
Dewey Decimal Number: 609
EAN: 9780451223081
ASIN: 045122308X
Publication Date: March 4, 2008
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At age thirty-eight, Navy Dr. Richard Jadick was too old to be called up to the front lines-but not too old to volunteer. This is the inspiring story of one man's decision to enter into the fray-and a compelling account of courage under fire. Both wrenching and uplifting, On Call in Hell is a portrayal of brothers-in-arms that few will be able to forget. Awarded a Bronze Star with a Combat V for valor, Jadick has become a modern American legend-and a true American hero.
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 Dr. Jadick and his corpsmen are heroes that we can't thank enough! June 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I don't use the hero word lightly for good reason. There are way too many political pigs doing that nowadays. Dr. Jadick is a strong writer that guides the reader through the hardships that military personnel experienced first hand (this includes him as well)in the leadup to and actual battle for Fallujah. Instead of coming across as a we kill these blankity blanks yeah yeah stuff what you instead see is that even under the most ardous of conditions men and women will fight not only to kill one another but rather to help save one another. I am still floored by the injuries and brutal deaths that he described. Please keep those men and women that fight in your hearts and minds (after reading this book Im sure no one will have to remind you to do so).
Unbelievably engaging and compelling read June 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I finished this book in two days. I couldn't put it down, and literally read myself to sleep the first night I began reading it. First of all, it is a very engaging book - I really like Dr. Jadick's style of recounting his experience. That aside, my review of this book comes from a clinician's point of view. This book really helped me put into perspective the day to day, minute to minute, second to second experience of a combat soldier/marine in Iraq. This book's importance to me as a clinician is that it really helps me "walk in the boots" of a soldier in order to gain one millionth of one percent of insight about how they experience combat. As a V.A. Social Worker, I truly know what I don't know - that is to say, I will never "know" the true feeling of serving in combat, but my patients do their best to educate me and give me a "flavor" of what their experience is like. What I appreciate about this book is that you really do get a "flavor" of the combat experience through Dr. Jadick's narrative. While I know that this is his "story" and an actual recounting of his brief tour in Iraq during one of the most intense campaigns (in Fallujah) - the therapist in me kept wondering about the true impact of his experience - in terms of how severe his PTSD must be. He did make some very brief references to this, but in the end, he did not make much of it - but I think that if he did, it would probably have affected the book's marketability. Having said that, all in all, the book is great for clinicians - and great for medical personnel - and honestly, probably required reading for all Americans - because I think we all need to know about and APPRECIATE what these fine young Americans are sacrificing while we sit here and pontificate about the war in general.
 ok May 17, 2008
I heard the book on CD, I did not like the narrator at all. I have read many books on the battle of Fallujah and for some reason this story didn't quite capture it for me. I didn't care for the way the book hopped around and it just lacked in certain parts.
I do respect the man for what he did to care for our Marines, and for his vision. I only wish the military would follow his ideas and suggestions. They are excellent.
excellent book April 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in military medicine. The author gives an accurate description of what being a doctor on the modern battlefield is like. I find it an inspiration to continue my medical education and eventually serve in the US Navy.
 One hell of a doc April 7, 2008
I should bring this to work with me and read it if I ever think I had a bad day at work again. He shows why Marines love corpsmen so much-their dedication and professionalism is inpiring, and his willingness to go into battle is amazing. He loses a star for when he shows us how he became a doc, as it wanders a bit. Overall interesing, though I can't comment on the accuracy.
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