The Gap
An Australian Paramedic’s Summer on the Edge
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Narrated by:
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Matty Morris
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Benjamin Gilmour
About this listen
In this riveting memoir, Gilmour recounts the call-outs that summer: some dangerous, some gruesome, some downright ridiculous. And we meet fellow paramedic John who, they say, can get a laugh out of everyone except the dead. As the city heats up that summer, however, even John begins to lose his sense of humour. People are unravelling - and Benjamin and John are no exception.
The Gap is a vivid portrait of the lead-up to Christmas; an unflinching, no-holds-barred look at what happens after the triple-zero call is made - the drugs, nightclubs, brothels, drunk rich kids, billionaires, domestic disputes, the elderly, emergency births, even a kidnapping. Patients share their innermost feelings, and we witness their loneliness, their despair and their hopes.
Beautifully written and sharply observed, The Gap exposes the fragility of our lives and the lengths the paramedics will go to to try to save us.
©2019 Benjamin Gilmour (P)2019 Penguin Random House AustraliaWhat listeners say about The Gap
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-03-2020
Brilliant and Captivating
I thoroughly enjoyed the audible experience. The story is captivating and the narrator delivered it with passion and emotive inflection to brilliant affect.
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- lee
- 25-06-2020
A well written insight to some of our true heroes
My respect for paramedics ( and all public service men and woman) has just tripled. I listened to this book whilst doing my daily job (gardening) and people would look at me strange when I was laughing or crying but I just couldn’t help it. Thank you for the amazingly truthful insight into your world and thank you for your service.
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- Kaye J Misuraca
- 08-03-2020
Sad but beautiful
A sad reflective journey into life as paramedic managing those who don’t want to stay with us any longer - don’t miss this book
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- Kristy Carroll
- 25-10-2019
brilliant insight into the life of a paramedic
well read, emotional and informative. couldn't put it down!
also a harsh reminder of the constant the struggle and battle with mental health our emergency workers and first responders experience. more needs to be done to protect those that protect us...
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- Anonymous User
- 22-09-2019
Could not stop listening
This book is really captivating. It really gives you a look into the life of a paramedic. I have even more respect for what they do.
5 stars all round.
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- Kindle Customer
- 23-10-2020
Un-put-downable!!
I couldn't put it down, I had to listen straight through to the end, no breaks. It's moving, emotional, funny, an eye opening great read. I recommend everyone read it.
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- O R
- 08-09-2021
Fascinating and beautiful
Loved the author's sensitive point of view. The cinematic angles and the humane interactions described in the book. This book brings to light the amazing selfless service paramedics perform every day and every night as they are called to save lives and be first responders. Very recommended.
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- Matt
- 01-03-2020
Insightful, thoughtful and emotionally challenging
Great thoughtful writing that gave such an interesting insight into the "normal" lives of paramedic's in Sydney.
Made me think and question things I never would have thought of and really made me reconsider my perspective on Australia's EMS and first responders.
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- chantel
- 17-06-2021
A MUST READ!!!
Such a well-written and heartfelt insight into the life and trauma of a Paramedic. I immensely enjoyed listening from start to end, and although I always admired Paramedics, now I have a stronger understanding of what they endure and how much the community take them for granted.
Fantastic book, and excellent narration.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-08-2021
Best Book I’ve Read This Year
I absolutely loved this book and couldn’t stop listening. I binged it in one day. I appreciated how raw and real the stories were, unfiltered and genuine. Benjamin Gilmour is one talented man!
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