--- product_id: 12096369 title: "Miracles & Mayhem in the ER: Unbelievable True Stories from an Emergency Room Doctor Paperback – August 15, 2013" brand: "dr. brent rock russell" price: "$50.05" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/12096369-miracles-and-mayhem-in-the-er-unbelievable-true-stories-from store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Miracles & Mayhem in the ER: Unbelievable True Stories from an Emergency Room Doctor Paperback – August 15, 2013 **Brand:** dr. brent rock russell **Price:** $50.05 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Miracles & Mayhem in the ER: Unbelievable True Stories from an Emergency Room Doctor Paperback – August 15, 2013 by dr. brent rock russell - **How much does it cost?** $50.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/12096369-miracles-and-mayhem-in-the-er-unbelievable-true-stories-from) ## Best For - dr. brent rock russell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dr. brent rock russell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Miracles & Mayhem in the ER: Unbelievable True Stories from an Emergency Room Doctor Paperback – August 15, 2013 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51py0xOd9VL.jpg) ![Miracles & Mayhem in the ER: Unbelievable True Stories from an Emergency Room Doctor Paperback – August 15, 2013 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Pg8d2eL-L.jpg) ![Miracles & Mayhem in the ER: Unbelievable True Stories from an Emergency Room Doctor Paperback – August 15, 2013 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PmbGfRtTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Good enjoyable read of the pulse of the E.R. and the angst that goes along with it. Enjoy!! *by D***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2017* If you want a good read on what really happens in the E.R.- and the residents in training, then I would recommend this book highly..Yes, as others have pointed out, there are times when he could have shortened a story, but all in all, I really enjoyed this book.O.K. spoiler alert (of sorts). He discusses why doctors have to balance between ordering unnecessary tests vs. covering your A$$.He brings up a very interesting TRUE scenario where a fellow E.R. physician, who went thru training and residency with another E.R. doctor and then maliciously testifies against him, in 6 million dollar lawsuit. You'll have to read to find out what the jury decided.You might think some of these stories are embellished , for the "OH my gosh!" factor. But having worked 12 years in 56 bed E.R. in Florida, I can tell you, you can't make this stuff up. Suppose I should write my own book.I think Brent must have written this book awhile ago, because in one scenario, and EMT asks if he can bring an inmate in who had committed suicide by "Toothbrush". Of course Brent, curious to see how this could happen, says "Sure, bring 'em in." I have worked in several state prisons and many county facilities, and they don't give out full size toothbrushes anymore for the very reason of this story.Brent if you're reading this. Thanks for the ride!P.S. And yes, the Full Moon theory is really alive . . . tormenting E.R. staff today. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, Portland is that Weird... *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2015* This book appeared on one of the many lists I receive touting discounted Kindle e-books. I immediately went over to Amazon.com and noticed it had pretty decent reviews. Besides, if I didn’t like it, I was only out $3.00.I think this is the first time I’ve ever reviewed a book immediately after finishing it, but then, Miracles and Mayhem in the ER is that kind of book.It’s partly because I live in the Portland Oregon area where most of the book takes place (and became totally confused when he talked about working at “Brookwood” hospital, trying desperately to remember where this was; it wasn’t until I read the afterwards that I realized he’d made it up), I think it was more to the point that this was a really good read.I found myself not only reading it during lunch but also, before I went to bed. I really enjoyed his stories, whether it was that one night he became a believer in the fact that the crazies do come out during the Full Moon (I noticed that too working inbound customer service for AT&T Mobility – nothing like working the late shift and having drunks try to pay their phone bills) or discussing the Portland area and its great outdoors.What I really appreciate about Dr. Russell’s style of writing is that he managed to weave his background growing up in Mississippi in with his stories of his training and the ER. I’ve read other books (most notably Thomas Starzl’s The Puzzle People: Memoirs of a Transplant Surgeon where he continually apologizes for being a racist in his earlier days) where the doctor’s background story takes away from the main narrative. Not in this book. He expertly wove his personal story into the over-all medical narrative.As you can guess, I highly recommend this book and I’m looking forward to reading it a second time because I know it will be as a fun a read as the first time.Highly recommended and I give it a solid 5/5. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars So good I bought the 2nd book (the sequel) in paperback. *by L***A on Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2017* This book told a lot about the life of Brent Rock Russell, the author, as well as descriptions of real ER patients and their cases. We usually don't know what kind of a childhood our doctors had, or what they did as teenagers. The ER cases cover the full range of emergencies from an unexplained, sudden high fever to the usual broken bones and injuries the human body is subject to. The ER crew must make many life or death decisions in a very short time. Then there are the hospital politics and financial interests to be managed. In between, the doctors are falling in love, getting married, having babies and struggling financially on a resident's salary. It's easy to forget your ER doctor actually has a real life outside of their work. Then there are the mentally unstable patients who can be a physical danger to the docs. This book pulled me in from the first paragraph. I enjoyed it so much I went to the author's website where I found a second "bonus" book continuing the stories. Oh yah, I almost forgot, this book is also extremely funny in a few spots. It has everything! Haven't read the second book yet, but it's on my short list. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/12096369-miracles-and-mayhem-in-the-er-unbelievable-true-stories-from](https://www.desertcart.us/products/12096369-miracles-and-mayhem-in-the-er-unbelievable-true-stories-from) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*