Sweet Amber
by William Lynes
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Pub Date 1 Apr 2021 | Archive Date 31 May 2021
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Description
Lee W. Hickok, MD, is an alcoholic. Curiously, his presence is required for New Year’s Eve in-hospital overnight call. After consuming sweet amber bourbon, the urologist emergently consults on a difficult case. While the surgery is a success, the reason for his presence becomes apparent; the patient is a powerful politician.
At the university, Lee W. is a hero. However, tragedy follows the surgery. The absence of essential equipment is revealed, removal the meddling of the patient’s chief of staff.
A DWI begins Lee W. on a tumultuous course of betrayal and malpractice accusations.
A diversionary media blitz accuses Lee W. of malpractice. An investigative journalist makes the public aware. These issues come to a state senate inquest.
A last binge changes Lee W’s life, forever.
Sweet Amber is a novel of redemption, which exposes drug and alcohol abuse in the world of medicine.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
“This story will melt your heart.” –Rebecca Farnbach, author of Dancing With Prayers in My Feet
“A deep look inside human addiction.” –Tom Minder, author of The House Always Wins
“This story will melt your heart.” –Rebecca Farnbach, author of Dancing With Prayers in My Feet
“A deep look inside human addiction.” –Tom Minder, author of The House Always Wins
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781684336609 |
| PRICE | US$5.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Floyd J, Reviewer
He was an alcoholic. He knew it. He did not care.
He lost his family. He lost his reputation. And he was about to lose his medical license.
He had been drinking the night of the governor's surgery. Both before and after the surgery. He had been charged with a DWI that night on the way home.
And the governor had died.
Two questions remained: Who was responsible for that death and what was Dr. Lee W. Hickok going to do about it.
Sweet Amber addresses the problem of alcohol within the medical community - looking at the issue from the perspective of the alcoholic, the medical staff, and the patient. Each part of the triad contributes to the problem. And each has a responsibility to address the problem - or suffer the consequences of their choices.
The author uses a fictional episode at a major hospital in Galveston TX to illustrate the issue from the perspective of mid-1980s medicine. It would seem appropriate to include a final essay addressing the issue in light of 21st century medical care. Alas, the author does not do this, leaving the reader to research and reflect on how the issues are played out in a more modern setting. The book does have a level of suspense and is stomach turning at times. At the same time, we see evidence of God’s grace working in the lives of a broken physician and his friends and family. I give the book four stars.
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This review is based on a free electronic copy provided by the publisher for the purpose of creating this review. The opinions expressed are mine alone.
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