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摘要

Helping others do things that they cannot do for themselves and being on hand to provide emotional support, two fundamental actions of nurses, are examples of kindness that can transcend speech. Watson (Tiny Sunbirds; Far Away) combines 20 years of experience with an accomplished writing ability to illustrate how nurses speak their own language of kindness. Her memoir is not a sentimental account of reflection. Instead, it is an engaging and authentic portrait of modern care. Having practiced both mental health nursing and children's nursing in her native England, the author has seen firsthand how members of her profession positively affect their patients' lives and withstand various obstacles in the process. Through Watson's inclusion of relevant statistics and historical facts, as well as her meticulous observation skills, readers will better understand the value of nurses. Similarly, Theresa Brown's memoir, The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients' Lives, gives readers a new appreciation for loyal hospital nurses. VERDICT Despite references to British health care, this book is highly recommended for an American audience. Nursing students and new practitioners should add this to their collections.