Living and Dying in Brick City: Stories from the Front Lines of an Inner-City E.R.

Sampson Davis could very easily have gone the other way. Fortunately, he overcame the bad influences he encountered on the tough streets of Newark and became a doctor. Instead of turning his back on his past he ultimately ended up working in the emergency room in his old neighborhood. His

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explanations of what he encounters in doing his job are informative and often graphic examples of inner city life. He also includes a lot of informative and helpful medical material from several sources. Although the author directs his information and remarks specifically to the African American community this account is important for all people. This is an important book because it addresses many health problems as well as practical advice for individuals and society as a whole. Any compassionate, caring, informed citizen should read this book. Thank you Dr. Sampson Davis for you compassionate care and all your efforts reaching out to as many people as possible.
I received this book in a Goodreads Giveaway and I am so glad that I did.

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