Reflections of a Country Doctor

I have read many of the books by doctors about practices and these stories are a nice combination of internal and external obervations - how doctors affect patients and how patients affect doctors. Ladd is a non-egotist and really does a very thoughtful job in writing tightly, clearly and lets the reader be able to reflect as well. Of a particular genre, this is a good if not great one.

I grew up in "Our Town". I remember when Barry Ladd came to join the practice of "his mentor". He was nothing like what we were used to especially with his accent and he was so tall! He was my doctor from the time I was 7 until I was well into my 20s. Later when I attended nursing school in Joliet he was one of the doctors that always had time for the student nurses, always available during his rounds to explain things and answer our questions. Reading his book brought back many memories. I always enjoyed his sense of humor and the wonderful stories he told. Thank you Dr Ladd for the enjoyable afternoon I spent reading your book!!!