Blood, Sweat & Tears: by Michele Turk
 
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“An anthology of poignant, humane narratives, emotionally honest and intense in their simplicity.”
~ Kirkus Discoveries
Blood, Sweat & Tears: An Oral History of the American Red Cross 
Blood, Sweat and Tears: An Oral History of the American Red Cross tells the story of the modern-day Red Cross through the voices of twenty-nine current and former Red Cross paid and volunteer staff from all parts of the country, and a variety of backgrounds. This is the first narrative history of the Red Cross since the 1950s, and as oral history presents a unique and compelling view of the organization and the heroic people who work for it. Blood, Sweat and Tears features more than 70 photographs and illustrations, including vintage Red Cross posters.
 
Stories range from that of a World War II veteran who credits the Red Cross packages with keeping him alive when he was a POW in Germany to Americans who became heroes simply because they signed up for a Red Cross course and were later able to save a life, to volunteers who spent an intense year in Vietnam cheering up soldiers. We hear from the staffer who pulled people from an automobile before the medics arrive; the mom who saved a neighbor’s child when he was drowning, the nurse who took off from her job to go half-way around the world to distribute food and supplies to the victims of the Asian tsunami in 2004 and the Red Cross worker whose home bst.htmlwas destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. These staff and volunteers whose voices, dedication and spirit are the heart of the Red Cross and the reason the charity has endured many controversies and crises over the years.
 
 
What Red Crossers are saying about Blood, Sweat and Tears
 
“Michele Turk has done a terrific job of illustrating how this organization rises to the occasion— from wartime to the devastating natural disasters and acts of terrorism— and how Americans depend on the Red Cross to respond. The mission is what it's all about, and Ms. Turk presents the stories of volunteers and staffers in a way that makes you appreciate the blood, sweat and tears that they have given to the people they have served. It's an inspiring book and one that should encourage you to call your local chapter and volunteer!”—Dianne Auger, CEO, Charter Oak Chapter, Farmington, CT.
 
“[Blood, Sweat and Tears] is truly rich in history, and the stories as told in the first person bring our 125-year old organization to life…..”—Jack McGuire, interim president and CEO.
 
“Ms. Turk brought the oral history of the American Red Cross to life in such a way that captured the compassion, dignity, and gentleness of generations of Red Cross responders. Instead of shying away from the tough criticism challenging the American Red Cross, Ms. Turk helped the reader understand that in spite of difficult challenges the American Red Cross is always there providing vital services in the most difficult situations.”—Peter Teahen, volunteer government liaison and Red Cross spokesman.
 
 
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$1 from the sale of each book will benefit the Southeastern Louisiana and Southeastern Mississippi Chapters of the American Red Cross.
Katherine Boh and Kay Wilton of the New Orleans Chapter with Michele Turk
Katherine Boh and Kay Wilton of the New Orleans Chapter with Michele Turk
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