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This is an extraordinary memoir from inside the operating room about the heart it takes to survive.

On Call: I could not put this book down! Ineke Meredith has produced a debut memoir filled with stories from her life as a surgeon, a daughter and a mother.

When Ineke's parents in Samoa fall ill, she becomes torn between her roles as a surgeon, a daughter and a single working mother, leading her to ask: are the sacrifices of a life in scrubs worth it?

Meredith’s ability to intertwine the harsh reality of an emergency ward with laugh out loud reality checks to produce an emotional rollercoaster, is second to none.

I held back tears as I was introduced to patients that are no longer here today. I struggled to stifle laughter after being informed of all the crazy things men are “surprised” to find in their anus after “accidentally falling” on it. Yes, all of those quotation marks were necessary. And yes, women apparently don’t seem to have as strong an inclination to “accidentally fall” on things. #noshit #punintended

On Call is a memoir of female resilience that reminds us if we can not see them, how can our daughters be them. It is a nod to all the woman surgeons that continue to be mistaken for nurses in what continues to be a male dominated industry. It is a story of self-discovery and a reminder that we have the power to change our story.

We guiltlessly recommend On Call by Ineke Meredith if you love a behind the scenes look at the medical world and what’s really going on behind the blue emergency ward curtains. If you need empowering, a good laugh, or a solid cry, this book is for you.

T x

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