The Family Doctor

An unexpected mix of error lands chief of staff Dr. Tony O'Connor a bed in ICU. From there, he gains a new perspective of the operation of St. Joseph's Hospital in Vancouver. His imperious tone and demands for information meet with little response as he finds himself waiting his turn over the following days. Suddenly Tony's opinion of patient advocate Kate Lewis shifts and rather than wanting her position eliminated, he finds himself in need of her skills. Kate initially feels little sympathy for Tony as she still nurses feelings of betrayal and anger following his publicly stated opinion regarding her job. But with his new perspective from a hospital bed, Tony suddenly becomes far more human - and appealing. Despite their growing attraction, however, Tony and Kate will confront tremendous challenges to their growing relationship both on the floors of St. Joe's and from their demanding family responsibilities.Author Bobby Hutchinson deftly captures the delicate family dynamics that makes family both a blessing and a curse in THE FAMILY DOCTOR. Tony's family still nurses the scars of his father's departure many years ago, and the tangled issues of forgiveness and healing. As he struggles with his family relationships, Tony also finds himself challenged by Katie's living arrangement with her ex-husband and stepdaughter, which seems entirely too domestic for his comfort. Further, Katie's choose to keep the daughter of her heart close following her divorce necessitates a sacrifice of her personal life. Now she must meet the challenge of balancing the possibility of a future with the losses of the past. THE FAMILY DOCTOR comes highly recommended.