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Ghetto Medic: A Father In The 'Hood (2012)

by Rachel Hennick(Favorite Author)

3.43 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1938144023 (ISBN13: 9781938144028)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Brickhouse Books, Inc.

review 1: I thoroughly enjoyed this book!! As a history buff, the wife of a volunteer fire fighter, and one who has worked herself in some "ghetto" areas in the city I live near, this book was great!! I loved the stories, the local color and the history provided about Baltimore. While I've been to the city several times, there was a lot to learn yet about the city. The book was a great testimony to a public servant, and to those whose lives are shaped (unfortunately or fortunately) by their environment and surroundings. It was a very enjoyable read, and one I found myself sucked into and reading much later into the night than I should have as it was, to me, a page turner!
review 2: A little girl whose father played an active, positive role in her upbringing has a te... morendency to be viewed as a larger than life figure. Even with his idiosyncrasies, he is a viable force that often reflects the morals that have been instilled in her. Sometimes, he may be given credit where credit isn’t necessarily due because a child’s fond memories has a unique way of elevating a good parent to heights that may or may not be distorted by time.Rachel Hennick’s Ghetto Medic, A Father in the ‘Hood is a glowing testimony to the love that a daughter has for her father. With every turn of the page, love and admiration spills forth like wine from a glass accidentally tipped over by a couple who is quietly enjoying their intimacy by a warm, crackling fire in a fireplace.It is a story written with equal parts heart and humanity. It speaks volumes of a man who clearly made a difference both in the lives of his family as well as to the people in the community that he proudly served.With the city of Baltimore used as the backdrop, Bill Hennick regales his family with stories of heroism, compassion and dedication. Having witnessed the race riots of 1968 as well as the injustices railed against African American firefighters, Bill Hennick chose a different path for himself. It is a path that he is both proud as a servant to his community as well as a father.There are supporting characters that both lead and work alongside Mr. Hennick. One memorable character that comes to mind is Larry Burch; whose no-nonsense attitude accompanied by a sixth sense helped Bill Hennick negotiate the waters of the ghetto. His introduction begins on page 83 and his inclusion in this work is definitely a high point to the story.Ghetto Medic, A Father in the ‘Hood, is a refreshing read that is chocked full of historical points that I wasn’t aware of; having not lived in Baltimore. It is an enjoyable story told through the eyes of a little girl who clearly loved and idolized her father.It is a story that could have easily detoured into focusing on the disparities that plagued the impoverished residents of Baltimore. And yet, even with the ghetto being used as a stage, the story resonates with hope and courage…but it isn’t because of the way that the author depicts the admiration of her father. It is the way that the story is told. Ms. Hennick exhibits a superb writing style that is both whimsical as it is direct.I take my hat off to Rachel Hennick on presenting a wonderful debut novel, and I anxiously await her next work as she makes her mark on the literary industry. less

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