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.
Binding Type: Paperback
Author: James Owen
Published: 04/08/2026
Publisher: Pivot Press LLC
ISBN: 9798994604618
Pages: 322
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 0.67″ H x 9.00″ L x 6.00″ W
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