Paradise General: Riding the Surge at a Combat Hospital in Iraq Audiobook (Unabridged)

" The last time Dr. Dave Hnida saw his dad, they talked about Mr. Hnida's experience in World War II. In an attempt to understand his father better, Dave signed up for two tours of duty in Iraq. In this moving and sometimes humorous book, Dr. Hnida brings to life his experiences while serving his second tour at "Paradise General", a combat support hospital in Tikrit. His intimate account of life, duty, and sacrifice there is humbling. This is an honest, well written, great read! "

" This book has an interesting subject, but an uninteresting author. I would have enjoyed this book much more if it was more about the experiences of the doctor instead of the doctor himself. He comes across as kind of an aging jerk that thinks he's still hip and cool. It's just an okay book. "

" a little bit over the top, but an easy and fun, deep in some respects and moving, adventure of a MASH like surgeon in the wars in the middle east. Hnida makes the wars come real and alive. "

" I thought this book was very good. I was mildly surprised that I enjoyed it so well. I thought it was going to be fairly dark, since it takes place in the middle of the war in Iraq. But it wasn't. I mean, it was dark but the darkness had quite a bit of humour spread throughout it (if that makes sense). It was a book that was very well written, I saw maybe one or two spelling mistakes, but that's expected in almost every book. There will always be a mistake they miss. It was nice to see the doctor's point of view of the war. It's very different from what you hear from the soldiers and others. So, in all, I have to say that I really like the book. I think anyone should read this book, even if you don't usually like war stories (like me). "

" The writing itself is not stellar, but the story is fascinating. "

" The first couple chapters dragged but the rest was a fascinating first hand acct of the stress and insanity of the war zone. "

" This is an incredible true story of a doctor serving the Army in Iraq. The author is funny, honest, good-hearted and a real hero. "

" A very moving, funny account of his time in Iraq, that reminds us of the very real cost of war. The quote of witnessing the "rude unhinging of the machinery of life" is chilling to think about. It is good to know that we have people like Dr. Dave caring for our troops. "

" I walked past this one several times at the library and wouldn't have picked it up if I hadn't seen that you wanted to read it. I enjoyed it and could only think about how I hope Dan doesn't decide to do something similar to Dr. Dave. "

" Interesting story from the point of view of a doctor. "

" 3 1/2 stars. At first glance, a true story of a makeshift trauma center in Iraq during the Surge, but really a story of life, loyalty, service in sacrifice, and the realities of combat trauma. "

" Very interesting, I read it in one sitting. I am grateful there are people who volunteer for this type of duty. "

" Interesting and enlightening account of providing medical services in the middle of war. "

" If you loved M*A*S*H, this book is an updated version of that classic television show. Dave Hnida was a reservist who served as an ER doctor in Iraq. Easy to read and a very good story. "

" Probably the most interesting book I have read in 20 years "

" Another book we should all read. About a middle-aged doctor who volunteers to go to Iraq--for a 2nd time. How he misses his kids, and treats all his patients as if they could be his own kids. Very inspiring. "

" a little bit over the top, but an easy and fun, deep in some respects and moving, adventure of a MASH like surgeon in the wars in the middle east. Hnida makes the wars come real and alive. "

" Interesting story from the point of view of a doctor. "

" Wonderful and insightful memoir about a doctor's tour in Iraq as an ED physician. Was very well written. "

" The first couple chapters dragged but the rest was a fascinating first hand acct of the stress and insanity of the war zone. "

" I walked past this one several times at the library and wouldn't have picked it up if I hadn't seen that you wanted to read it. I enjoyed it and could only think about how I hope Dan doesn't decide to do something similar to Dr. Dave. "

" Another book we should all read. About a middle-aged doctor who volunteers to go to Iraq--for a 2nd time. How he misses his kids, and treats all his patients as if they could be his own kids. Very inspiring. "

" Very interesting, I read it in one sitting. I am grateful there are people who volunteer for this type of duty. "

" This is an incredible true story of a doctor serving the Army in Iraq. The author is funny, honest, good-hearted and a real hero. "

" I keep telling myself that I am done reading books about the war in Iraq, but Paradise General offers a fresh look at the war that transcends politics. If you can get past the gore and black humor, it is a poignant book about mankind's humanity and lack thereof. "