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Twenty-five years in the ER could become a résumé for despair, but for bestselling author Dr. Robert D. Lesslie, it's a foundation for inspiring stories of everyday "angels"—friends, nurses, doctors, patients, and even strangers who offer love, help, and support in the midst of trouble."The ER is a difficult and challenging place to be. Yet the same pressures and stresses that make this place so challenging also provide an opportunity to experience some of life's greatest wonders and mysteries." Dr. Lesslie illuminates messages of hope while sharing fast-paced, captivating stories aboutdiscovering lessons from the ER frontlinewatching everyday miracles unfoldholding on to faith during tragedy and triumphembracing the healing balm of hopeFor anyone who enjoys true stories of the wonders of the human spirit, this immensely popular book is a reminder that hope can turn emergencies into opportunities and trials into demonstrations of God's grace.

In his popular first two books Angels in the ER (over 200,000 copies sold) and Angels On Call, Dr. Robert Lesslie inspired readers with moving accounts of remarkable people and incidents from his 25 years as an ER doctor. Now in Angels and Heroes, Dr. Lesslie shares amazing experiences of the courageous men and women who exhibit the grace and strength of angels in the face of danger every day.In this uplifting book, readers will be inspired by the human connections and the divine moments in:breathtaking stories from the front lines of the policeextraordinary adventures of our firemenpoignant tales from the men and women of EMSAnd more unforgettable heart and soul rescues from the ERThese fascinating true experiences will encourage readers to appreciate those who serve others—and to watch for those moments when they too can rescue someone with God’s love.

These Notes from a Doctor’s Pocket come from the decades of ER experience of bestselling author Dr. Robert Lesslie, whose routine faced him with times of grief or pain, relief or delight, life or death. Such everyday happenings and encounters gave rise to these vignettes—in which readers will meet up with the characters, coincidences, and complications common to the emergency room:characters like Freddy, who literally shoots himself in the footcoincidences like finally having the chance to hear what patients say to each other when doctors and nurses aren’t in the roomcomplications such as dealing with parents who buy lottery tickets and alcohol instead of medicine for their little boyThese heart-tugging, heart-lifting slices of life will prompt readers to search for opportunities to give the comfort of a touch, the grace of a kind word, or a prayer that brings hope and healing.

You’ve heard about them. Extraordinary…unexplainable…seemingly miraculous true stories that couldn’t have happened—but did. Real-life stories of life changes, answered prayers, inner and outer healing where they appeared impossible.Again and again, bestselling author Dr. Robert Lesslie has encountered such Miracles in the ER during his decades of experience in emergency medicine. In these vignettes—all true stories—Dr. Lesslie chronicles miracles of…physical healing joy and forgivenessrestored relationshipstime granted and spentangels—human and otherwiseThese touching, dramatic, thought-provoking snapshots of life will grace you with hope and prompt you to look more closely for the miracle stories around you that so often go unseen and untold.

Our "fearfully and wonderfully made" bodies will one day wear out. But there are things we can do in the meantime to maximize our health and enjoy the years we've been given.Cardiovascular disease, heart disease, and stroke account for most of the deaths each year in the US and other developed countries. But you can often prevent these deadly illnesses if you control a key risk factor—the cholesterol levels in your blood.Physician and bestselling author Robert Lesslie describes effective ways for lowering your cholesterol and provides clear, expert advice on such key questions asWhat exactly is cholesterol?What are HDL, LDL, and triglycerides, and why is it important to know the difference between them?What roles do diet and exercise play in controlling your cholesterol levels?What are the benefits and dangers of cholesterol-lowering drugs?What alternative treatment options are available?Dr. Lesslie's realistic plan to lower your cholesterol will have you living healthier...and may even increase your chances for a longer, more vibrant life.

Who Is on Call for You?Whether they walk, or are wheeled, or are carried in, every person in the ER has a unique story to tell. And every one of them needs an angel.Bestselling author Robert Lesslie (over 400,000 books sold) invites you to experience the heart-pounding drama he's witnessed firsthand during his 30-plus years as an ER doctor. Go on call with Dr. Lesslie and encounteran unusual injury that puts two burly bikers flat on their backsa resilient cancer patient with an indomitable spirita doctor's mixed emotions over a young woman's tragic overdosea medical instructor's unforgettable lesson on the importance of observationa pair of overzealous caregivers who give an elderly man the scare of a lifetimeIn these touching true stories (and many more), you'll discover that angels come in many forms, sent by a caring God who is always on call when you need Him most.