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A Country Doctor's Casebook: Tales from the North Woods
A Country Doctor's Casebook Tales from the North Woods Author:Roger A. MacDonald In the years after World War II, a young doctor took up his post in one of the most remote regions of northern Minnesota. His term of service turned into a lifetime of caring for the people who made this isolated and often lonely place their home. — The story of this remarkable adventure in frontline medicine forms the heart of this wonderful boo... more »k. For almost four decades, Roger MacDonald was the country doctor who tended to those in need in an area larger than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined. Because he was the only doctor for miles, MacDonald traveled to small towns, remote backwoods cabins, logging camps and Indian reservations to practice his craft. In the course of his work, he encountered a remarkable group of tough, independent, and idiosyncratic individuals, all of whom relied on him for medical help. In turn, they taught MacDonald lessons on patience, human strength, wisdom, humor, and simple grace.
With respect, affection, and humility, MacDonald relates his experiences with those who placed their well-being in his hands. The result is a warm and warm-hearted tale of the life of a north country doctor.« less