Ghetto Medic: A Father in the 'Hood

Hello Fellow Members,

I'm pleased to share with you the news of a recently released book Ghetto Medic: A Father in the 'Hood about my father's journey as a Christian firefighter and paramedic, which is being praised by international emergency rescue workers and authors including Dennis Smith and Dr. William Griggs. Ghetto Medic, published by BrickHouse Books was recently given a 5-star review by Examiner.com and continues to receive praise on Amazon. Further details can be found on my website rachelhennick.com

To those of you who have read Ghetto Medic, thank you for your positive feedback and kind words. My father and I spent years collaborating on this important book and we appreciate your emails.

All the very best,

Rachel Hennick

Ghetto Medic: A Father in the ‘Hood is the remarkable true story of the life of Bill Hennick, a firefighter and paramedic in Baltimore, Maryland, a city which today boasts the busiest fire stations in the United States. The story begins in 1945, when Bill, aged four, is badly burned in a terrible fire started by an older child playing with matches. When he reaches adulthood, he begins searching for his purpose in life and identifies fire as “the enemy.” He joins the still-segregated Baltimore City Fire Department at the height of the civil rights movement, witnesses the race riots of 1968 which followed the assassination of Martin Luther King, and battles the ensuing infernos.

When the upper and middle classes abandon the city, Bill sees a “wasteland” and develops empathy for those people left behind. He decides to try to make a difference by becoming a paramedic, a service then in its infancy. His story is set against the history of Baltimore, known for its rich black heritage, the home of jazz legends such as Billie Holiday and Cab Calloway. He embarks on a spiritual journey as he risks his own life in caring for the poorest of the poor in a city with one of the world’s highest crime rates.

In this poignant biographical memoir about her father, Rachel Hennick tells a dramatic American story with vibrant characters, pathos, and a twist of humor.Ghetto Medic penetrates the heart with a thought-provoking and universal message about the enduring power of compassion.

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