Sister Kate
Nursing through the Troubles

I would have liked a few anecdotes of her time learning nursing, perhaps I would have connected more with the author's story. I found the style spare, almost telegraphic; you can tell she spent most of her professional life writing reports for people who knew what she was talking about.......more

Admittedly I am slightly biased cos this is by my beloved aunt/godmmother! But it's a fascinating read - all about her many years spent as head nurse in the ER at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast during the start and worst times of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. She's a fascinating person,......more

This was an interesting book and I enjoyed it. Once I started reading it, I literally didn't set it down again until it was finished. It was fasinating to hear Kate's memories of her time working in the Royal Hospital during the Troubles. Admittidly it's not the best written book I've ever read - bu......more

Nice quick read, some interesting stories about nursing in the Royal.......more

Interesting and straightforward look at nursing during a turbulent time. No frills or embellishments just her actual experience.......more