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Holiday SOS
- The Life-Saving Adventures of a Travelling Doctor
- Narrated by: Sam Devereaux
- Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Doctor Ben MacFarlane flies around the world picking up the pieces when Britons get into trouble abroad. A must-listen for anyone who enjoys real-life stories.
Who do you call if it all goes wrong on holiday?
Meet Doctor Ben MacFarlane - a very modern flying doctor. His job is get on a plane and bring patients home after holiday disasters, gap year crises, embarrassing incidents on business trips and all the other things that can go wrong when we head overseas. Holiday SOS is his extraordinary story. It’s a unique medical memoir of the people he helps - and a year in the life of one of the world’s most frequent flyers!
Critic Reviews
“Will have you engrossed.” (Sunday Herald)
“This book is packed with tales of derring-do...a riveting read.” (The Independent)
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- Hooppy
- 30-05-2023
Great interesting collection of ‘short stories’
Very interesting book and patient stories, I’m an ICU nurse & it’s a great & realistic insight into an arm of medical care. Totally considering looking into a career move.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-10-2023
Such an easy and interesting listen
Really nice voice to listen to and very awesome stories . Perfect to listen to while travelling actually!
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- Ann T
- 07-05-2023
Engaging, Entertaining and Informative
What a great story!
Well written with excellent narration.
So many episodes that kept me on the edge of my seat.
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- Wendy
- 06-06-2023
Easy listening, love medical stories
Great narration and awesome stories. Very easy listening. A+.
Thanks for sharing your working life/adventures. Humorous, sad and heartwarming.
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