"The amazing and inspiring stories contained in these pages are too
numerous to list. I could not stop reading, it is riveting! Anybody
who finds themselves facing a life or death medical situation stands a
fighting chance if they've read this book."
Mike Brinkmann, President,
Brinkmann Investments, Inc
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“ 108 days is a courageous, frank
and informative account of what can go wrong when you're a patient in a
hospital--even a very good hospital. Surprisingly, it is also a great read.
Lindell is a good writer and possesses an authentic voice that is by turns,
funny, outraged and simply dumbfounded by what goes on in our hospitals.”
--Maggie Mahar
“Money Driven
Medicine”
“Its daily journal format is a living diary of perseverance. Lisa stresses
the relevance of critical and crucial conversations for positive patient
outcomes. I am encouraging my leadership division to use it.”
-Lisa Riha, MSN, RNCS
“108 Days” is a provocative and powerfully written book. I was not able to
put it down until I finished it. Lisa’s efforts to challenge health care
organizations to consider the patient and their families as partners in
their care rather than passive victims of the ‘system’ is compelling.”
--Renee Kearby, RN Houston
“This book should be required reading for all health care professionals.
From the CEO to housekeeping, everybody can be a healer.”
--Dawn S, BSN, MS, RN
"108 Days should be a must read for all in the medical profession! I could
not stop reading the book after I picked it up. I was yelling at the medical
staff and could not believe what I was reading!!!"
--Kara Marrs, RN
“A true, riveting story of the 108 days that Curtis Lindell spent in the
hospital and the heroic steps his wife and sister-in-law took to save him.
This book has a purpose and serves a vast audience. It is a fabulous
education tool for hospital organizations and professional medical and
nursing staff.
A medical facility's reputation is on the line here so accuracy matters in
this book. The medical information is accurate with laboratory results,
ventilator settings, medications, procedures, tests ordered, consults, and
the nursing care plan.
Lisa Lindell demonstrated true strength in sharing her husband's story of
recovery. No blame is laid; she delivers the lesson of true advocacy for
patients. She tells this story with dignity, compassion and understanding.
In closing, the Lindells have demonstrated where health care systems need to
go. An emotionally exhausting, but incredibly important book about medical
mismanagement and how to protect yourself and your family.”
Family & Community Health
Copyright © Lisa Lindell
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“Wow. I can’t
believe the things that went on in that hospital. We are supposed to trust them
when we put our lives in their hands. I strongly recommend reading this book.”
—Kelly F, Wisconsin
“After the first page, I couldn’t put it down. I got so angry I had to walk away
a few times, I was swept away. I hope I have a Dawn or Lisa around if anything
ever happens to me.”
–Tamee P, Kansas
“I couldn’t put it down until I finished. Lisa’s writing style is unique and
gives the reader a laymen’s perspective into a world most of us do not
understand. This should be required reading for all nursing and medical
students. For anyone who reads “108 Days” and has to go to the hospital, it just
might save their life.”
--Rose H, Houston
“This book really makes you think about your next trip to the hospital. It also
inspired me to stand up for loved one’s if I feel something isn’t right. A must
read!”
—Cassie C, Florida
“Some books you start reading and cannot put down because you are enjoying them
so much, and other books hold your rapt attention because of the horrifyingly
nightmarish nature of the true story being told. This is one such book. Author
Lisa Lindell walks us through her experiences after her husband suffers a
critical injury—but this is not the story of one person’s recovery per se—this
is a medical and bureaucratic nightmare scenario of indifference and arrogance.
What makes this book so hard-hitting is that Ms. Lindell is one of us, one of
those people who goes through life never expecting to be in such an
extraordinary position. The hard and cruel realities she chronicles are
startling and eye-opening.”
--City Life Magazine
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