
The Last Patient
James Owen(Author)
Pivot Press LLC
Published on 8. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
322 pages
979-8-9946046-1-8 (ISBN)
Description
The Last Patient is a raw and unflinching memoir about trauma, identity, addiction, and recovery inside the fire service. James Owen spent years running toward danger as a Long Beach firefighter and paramedic, carrying victims from burning buildings, managing chaos in moments of crisis, and absorbing the hidden toll that comes with a life of service. What no one saw was the cumulative weight of childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress, organizational betrayal, and the slow unraveling that followed.
With grit, hard-earned wisdom, and unmistakable honesty, Owen tells the story of what happens when the rescuer becomes the one who needs saving. The Last Patient is more than a memoir. It is a field guide for first responders, veterans, and anyone carrying the long tail of trauma. This book offers a clear-eyed look at survival, disciplined recovery, and the fight to rebuild a life without surrendering truth.
For those who have suffered in silence, for the families who have carried the weight beside them, and for anyone searching for a way back, The Last Patient stands as proof of one enduring truth: Situation Screwed / Still Survivable.
More details
Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
469 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-9946046-1-8 (9798994604618)
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