An Angel at My Back
Part of the Open Door series of short books for emerging readers. Lucy Benedict is eight years old. Her older brother Paul likes to tease her. One day he ties her to a tree and leaves her there. She faints in the heat of the sun, and then she sees an angel. The angel looks just like her, and she sings beautifully. When Lucy wakes up in hospital she knows the angel is real. She has to have yet another operation on her back, but she isn't frightened any more.
The Death and Life of August Sweeney
Legendary chef August Sweeney has served his final meal, dying in the middle of service in the very restaurant he built to secure his legacy. When Dr. Maya Zhu, a guarded, intense autopsist, is summoned to investigate, she discovers she must operate under strict conditions Sweeney himself dictated before he died. As she digs deeper into his immense body, everything that can go wrong, does, because August Sweeney isn't about to let a little thing like death stop him from raising hell.
Under the Cover of Closeness
Lorna Martin's life has been haunted by the shadow of her identical twin sister, Cara. Once inseparable and bound by a connection most could never understand, the bond between them shattered over a decade ago when Cara disappeared without warning, taking her two young sons.Lies, betrayal, and venomous accusations had driven them apart, leaving Lorna questioning what had gone so terribly wrong. After years of silence, Cara's eldest son appears on Lorna's doorstep with devastating news. Burdened by the unanswered questions, Lorna is thrust into a heart-wrenching journey to uncover the truth of what tore them apart. But as the past collides with the present, she faces the ultimate test of forgiveness and sacrifice.Can family ties be mended, or are some bonds too deeply fractured to repair?Under the Cover of Closeness is a story about the wounds only family can inflict - and the lengths we'll go to heal them.
To Alice
ALICE HAMMOND is a troubled soul. She dropped out of medical school when one of her professors made it too stressful for her to stay. Now she works as a home health and hospice aide in Providence, Vermont. She is a wonderful aide, the quality of her work is high, and her patients love her. But Alice tends to become too involved. The boundaries between providing compassionate care and getting too involved are already blurred when one of her patients dies and leaves her all his property and $125,000, while his brother, who had cared for him for nearly five years, receives nothing. Alice now has a chance at a new life but must first contend with her patient's furious brother, and heal her own wounds from her past trauma in medical school. Will she be able to move forward with this stroke of luck?
The Extra Gift
This is the perfect book to celebrate Medically Complex Children as the EXTRA GIFT to their families!Even though a medical complication is challenging and heartbreaking at times, these children are always a blessing.Born Abel exists to highlight and normalize the humanity, worth, and abilities of babies and children born with complex health conditions. We provide mom-to-mom support - connecting families with advocacy resources, helping supply baby and pregnancy necessities, and showcasing these amazingly "abeled" children in colorful, kid-friendly books.All proceeds from our books go directly to the Born Abel Foundation. For NICU, visit our Born Mighty Facebook Group and BornAbel.org for casting your NICU baby in an upcoming book!
Christmas in Lyrebird Lake
The Midwives of Lyrebird Lake - where every day brings a miracle. Lyrebird Lake is the perfect place for Tara to build a new life. Especially at Christmas. And then there's the magical myth of the lyrebirds...Midwife Tara Dutton loves her new job and feeling a part of her new mum's special moments - especially when she's had so few special moments in her own life. The magical festive spirit of Lyrebird Lake has charmed her. For the first time, she's actually looking forward to Christmas! Even more charming - but much more dangerous! - is gorgeous Dr Simon Campbell. The heat in his eyes promises Tara the future she's always dreamed of. Does she dare believe that his Christmas proposal will finally lead to forever?
Conversations with My Mother
The memory of who we are survives in those we love. In Conversations with My Mother: a Novel of Dementia on the Maine Coast, an elderly, good-hearted Francophone struggles with dementia as her small town succumbs to real-estate development. Focused on her relationship with her acerbic caregiver daughter and peripatetic businessman son, the novel examines the siblings' attempts to cope with their mother's deepening decline and the impending sale of the family property to underwrite her care. A first-person present narrative with a strong sense of place that draws parallels between the beleaguered heroine's persistent kindness and the embattled Maine coast's enduring beauty, the book is as much about gain as it is about loss, and, ultimately, is more about hope than regret.Honorable Mention, 2021 Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition
Pink Clay
With champagne and caviar, twenty-five-year-old Emily glitters through society, her life a kaleidoscope of luxury afforded to her by birthright as a coffee company heiress. But beneath the Herm癡s, lurks a gnawing emptiness, one mirrored in the mammogram that shatters her perfect world.Scrambling to make ends meet, twenty-seven-year-old Sarah knows struggle like the worn groves in her clay-stained sneakers. A single mother, balancing a side hustle as a ceramic artist and a son's laughter, she never expected the blow that would leave them both reeling-a diagnosis they can't afford to face.Thrown together by fate, or a shared oncology ward, their backgrounds couldn't be more different. Yet, in the stark reality of chemo cocktails and stolen tears, a bond blossoms. Emily and Sarah navigate the labyrinth of treatment while being 20-somethings just trying to find their place in the little piece of the world they call life.Will this unlikely friendship survive? Will they?This is a story of unexpected connections, of laughter in the face of fear, and the transformative power of friendship. It is a testament to the fact that sometimes, the greatest treasures are found not in material wealth, but in the shared grit and grace of coming together.
Pink Clay
With champagne and caviar, twenty-five-year-old Emily glitters through society, her life a kaleidoscope of luxury afforded to her by birthright as a coffee company heiress. But beneath the Herm癡s, lurks a gnawing emptiness, one mirrored in the mammogram that shatters her perfect world.Scrambling to make ends meet, twenty-seven-year-old Sarah knows struggle like the worn groves in her clay-stained sneakers. A single mother, balancing a side hustle as a ceramic artist and a son's laughter, she never expected the blow that would leave them both reeling-a diagnosis they can't afford to face.Thrown together by fate, or a shared oncology ward, their backgrounds couldn't be more different. Yet, in the stark reality of chemo cocktails and stolen tears, a bond blossoms. Emily and Sarah navigate the labyrinth of treatment while being 20-somethings just trying to find their place in the little piece of the world they call life.Will this unlikely friendship survive? Will they?This is a story of unexpected connections, of laughter in the face of fear, and the transformative power of friendship. It is a testament to the fact that sometimes, the greatest treasures are found not in material wealth, but in the shared grit and grace of coming together.
The Poison Doctor
Whatever the case, anxiety, difficult to pin down, is linked to the fact that death awaits us, rich, poor, powerful, or homeless.Dr. Bouthillier, an oncologist, touches death with his fingertips every day. In this autobiographically influenced novel, we follow Dr. Bouthillier as he converses with and reflects upon his colleagues and his varied, multicultural roster of cancer patients. One hospital resident, a rabbi-nicknamed "the love rabbi" for his reputation as a womanizer-becomes the doctor's sounding board and mentor in the probing of life's greatest mysteries: Why is there so much suffering? What do we owe to one another? What are we meant to do with our knowledge of death? From the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal to a cancer clinic in Butaro, Rwanda, these intimate vignettes reveal the obscure beauty of human suffering in all its diversity.Devastatingly candid and rich with compassion, The Poison Doctor is a philosophical, spiritual, and historical study of this absurd existence to which we cling with all our strength, united-whoever we are, wherever we come from-in the fear of disappearing from all we know.
The Poison Doctor
Whatever the case, anxiety, difficult to pin down, is linked to the fact that death awaits us, rich, poor, powerful, or homeless.Dr. Bouthillier, an oncologist, touches death with his fingertips every day. In this autobiographically influenced novel, we follow Dr. Bouthillier as he converses with and reflects upon his colleagues and his varied, multicultural roster of cancer patients. One hospital resident, a rabbi-nicknamed "the love rabbi" for his reputation as a womanizer-becomes the doctor's sounding board and mentor in the probing of life's greatest mysteries: Why is there so much suffering? What do we owe to one another? What are we meant to do with our knowledge of death? From the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal to a cancer clinic in Butaro, Rwanda, these intimate vignettes reveal the obscure beauty of human suffering in all its diversity.Devastatingly candid and rich with compassion, The Poison Doctor is a philosophical, spiritual, and historical study of this absurd existence to which we cling with all our strength, united-whoever we are, wherever we come from-in the fear of disappearing from all we know.
The Tale of a Transplanted Heart
Darius Amari was a research scientist dedicated to helping humanity conquer deadly viruses. His laboratory studied the superior immune systems of bats. But then, the COVID-19 virus came along and caused Darius to suffer permanent heart damage after barely surviving the pandemic. Darius was hovering on death's doorstep when his life was saved by an organ donation made by the family of a young accident victim. After the successful transplant however, there were unexpected changes in this brilliant scientist. He developed new interests, behaviors, and vulnerabilities that were not compatible with working with highly lethal germs. As his associates worried that he could unleash a bioterrorism disaster, the associates of the donor struggled with the secret that the heart had previously belonged to someone who was filled with rage.Was it Darius's new heart that turned him into a different person, or was there a hidden someone inside this scientist that emerged after he lost his battle with a virus? Had the virus changed his brain? Could a transplanted heart retain the donor's state of mind? Darius's young wife, Doctor Thea Baccay, searches for answers to these questions.
Fingal O’Reilly, Irish Doctor
The beloved Irish Country series continues in Fingal O'Reilly, Irish Doctor, an enchanting novel by New York Times, USA Today, and Globe and Mail bestselling author Patrick Taylor. Newly married, Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly is ready to settle into domestic bliss, but something always seems to be pulling his attention away from home. Between difficult patients, riding accidents, and the shenanigans of the local animals, it seems nothing in the village is eager to let him rest. The everyday complications of village life are very different from the challenges Fingal faced nearly thirty years earlier, when, fresh out of medical school, he accepted a post at the Aungier Street Dispensary, tending to the impoverished denizens of Dublin's tenement houses. Shifting back and forth between the present and the past, Patrick Taylor's captivating new novel brings to life both the green young man O'Reilly once was and the canny village doctor readers have come to know and admire.
Detail Man
There's a Pill For That.Join Stu Roy in a hilarious and eye-opening thirty-year expedition through the ever-evolving world of pharmaceutical sales at Plushaut Uclaf. From his first week, where he meets the wildly unpredictable Dr. Addicus, to navigating the eccentricities of colleagues like the relentless Bill Dooley, Stu quickly learns that the medical world is teeming with characters just as flawed and fascinating as any.Stu's journey is a rollercoaster of laughter, lessons, and medical marvels. With a steadfast promise to quit when the job stops being fun, he tackles a whirlwind of professional challenges. From dealing with hard-partying salesmen and cutthroat competition to the increasing presence of women in the industry causing hilarious and awkward moments, Stu's path is anything but dull.Supported by his ever-patient wife, Ana, Stu faces formidable doctors like the gruff Dr. Steuben and navigates the pressures from his formidable boss, Ben Hodge. The landscape shifts as the FDA becomes more stringent and the public's whims add a layer of unpredictability to marketing groundbreaking drugs. Amidst all these changes, two doctors challenge Stu's perspective, leading to moments of profound reflection.As the pharmaceutical industry undergoes seismic shifts, Stu's journey offers a unique blend of humor, history, and heartfelt moments. Did he keep his vow and find joy in his career until the end? Dive into this witty and historical saga to find out, and prepare to judge for yourself the wisdom of his thirty-year adventure in the pharmaceutical world.
The Sages of Oak Place
At first glance, Oak Place might be just another senior living complex where older persons shuffle around waiting for the final curtain call. However, CEO Katherine Eich, has defied stereotypes and reframed aging, creating a community where elders can live fully in an atmosphere that values their often unsung, yet extraordinary lives. One new resident is Stella Cordrey, an eighty-three-year-old sage who looks like a Norman Rockwell grandmother. She's actually a retired prostitute who hooked up with a United Nations Special Envoy. Together they risked their lives to smuggle millions of dollars of diamonds out of 1980s South Africa. Her secret would have gone to the grave with her had the FBI not shown up at Oak Place to investigate their scheme, exposing a story of love, a lost child, murder, and their efforts to end apartheid. Stella's unfolding autobiography is not the only one hidden within the minds of Oak Place residents. Katherine invokes all residents to share their stories: histories worthy of being told, not buried with them. And, sages don't just live at Oak Place-like Katherine, they also work there. Dr. Jeff Titus, keeps Oak Place filled with music, and Shirlee Jonas teaches a course on aging and sex, which includes solo sex.The Sages of Oak Place is about aging and those who have rejected a trajectory toward death that is boring and lonely.
Medical Life in the Navy
"Medical Life in the Navy" by Gordon Stables: A gripping maritime memoir revealing the challenges of naval healthcare. In "Medical Life in the Navy," Gordon Stables provides readers with a captivating firsthand account of his experiences as a medical officer in the Royal Navy. Falling within the genre of maritime memoir, this book offers a unique glimpse into the often overlooked world of naval healthcare during the 19th century. Stables vividly recounts his adventures aboard various naval vessels, from the bustling decks of warships to the remote outposts of the British Empire. Through his engaging prose and keen observations, readers are transported to a time when life at sea was fraught with danger and uncertainty. As Stables navigates the intricacies of naval medicine, he faces numerous challenges, from treating injuries sustained in battle to combating outbreaks of disease in cramped ship quarters. Yet, amidst the hardships, he also discovers moments of camaraderie and triumph that highlight the resilience of the human spirit. "Medical Life in the Navy" is more than just a memoir; it is a testament to the dedication and sacrifice of the men and women who served in the Royal Navy's medical corps.
An Irish Country Wedding
Love is in the air in the colorful village of Ballybucklebo, but Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly has a long way to go before meeting his sweetheart Kitty O'Hallorhan at the altar. First, he and his young colleague, Barry Laverty, must deal with their usual round of eccentric patients--and crises both large and small. Being the head doctor in Ballybucklebo often means more than tending to stuffy noses and aches and pains. Dr. O'Reilly's work also includes helping a struggling young couple acquire their first home, clearing the name of a cat accused of preying on a neighbor's prize pigeons, and encouraging a bright working-class girl who dreams of one day becoming a doctor herself. And Dr. O'Reilly isn't the only one with romance on the mind. Barry, still smarting from a painful breakup, has caught the eye of a lovely schoolteacher--as long as his work and her passionate political convictions don't get in the way. Much has changed in Ballybucklebo, and bigger changes are in store, but the heartwarming story of An Irish Country Wedding will enchant longtime fans and new readers alike.
My Genes Don’t Fit
A deeply poignant novel about the resilience of the human spirit when two women face unforeseen catastrophes.Jane is at the height of her career, confident, fearless, and commanding. Her daughter Meg is loyal, hardworking, and a tad eccentric.Both women consider their lives to be perfectly on-target. Jane will become her company's CEO. Meg will marry and own a quaint house in a picturesque Midwest town. Perhaps Mr. Right will be the doctor Meg meets on her birthday cruise? Yes. Everything is falling into place exactly as it should be.
Givers and Takers
Givers and Takers draws the reader into the lives of Ani Sarkissian and Haig Sarian, surviving descendants of the 1915 Armenian Genocide in Turkey during WWI. A multigenerational love story spanning several continents, it finally unfolds to present-day Manhattan and the life of their son, Dr. Raffi Sarkissian.
Eve’s Rib
DEFINED BY HER INTELLIGENCE AND AMBITION, ANNABELLE'S FATHER, A WELL-KNOWN LONDON PHYSICIAN, TRANSFORMED ANNABELLE FROM A RISING SOCIALITE, INTO HIS SILENT COLLABORATOR, WRITING SCHOLARLY MEDICAL ARTICLES FOR HIM, MUCH TO HIS ACCLAIM, AND HER ANONYMITY, AND CHAGRIN. BUT ANNABELLE NEVER THOUGHT HER SECRET, THAT COULD BE HER UNDOING, MIGHT ALSO LEAD HER TO UNPARALLELED TRIUMPHS. WHEN HER PAST INDISCRETIONS AND CURRENT PASSIONS COLLIDE, ANNABELLE'S FAIRYTALE DREAMS ARE CRUSHED BY FATE'S CRUEL HAND. TURNING THE OVERWHELMING TIDES BY DRAWING ON STRENGTHS SHE NEVER KNEW SHE HAD, ANNABELLE FORGES HER OWN WAY OUT OF HER GILDED CAGE. A PARASOL IN ONE HAND, AND A SCALPEL IN THE OTHER.
Ancient Cure
Synopsis: New York City-based James Pharmaceutical Company, Inc. is on the verge of a colossal breakthrough in the world of pharmaceuticals: an Ancient Cure for the dreaded Alzheimer's disease. Jones Pharmaceutical has developed the formula, but cannot purify and scale the product due to a milky sap that is rich in poisonous alkaloids.Autobiography: John Frederick Derr, RPh, FASCP has over 60 years of "C" level corporate executive healthcare experience. He has held executive positions with Squibb, Searle, Siemens, Kyocera, and National Medical Enterprises. John is a successful Entrepreneur having started and been CEO of four international healthcare companies with product lines in clinical chemistry, ceramic orthopedic implants, database marketing, and laser dermatology. He has worked in Washington, DC, since 2002 in the healthcare specialty profession of Long-Term & Post-Acute Care (LTPAC). John was the Executive Vice President of the American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) and a Board Director of the National Association for the Support of Long-Term Care. He was the Senior VP and Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Golden Living, LLC, one of the largest full-service LTPAC providers in the world with over 300 Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Home Care, Therapy, and Medication Management. He is considered an LTPAC Healthcare Subject Matter Expert (SBE), and in 2004, John was asked by Secretary Tommy Thompson to coordinate LTPAC Health IT at President Bush's Press Conference to digitize healthcare. He has served on various Federal and Association Advisory Boards including 6+ years as a Member of the first Congressional Appointed Federal Health Information Technology Advisory Standards Committee. Currently, he is the founder of multiple healthcare Information Technology groups including the LTPAC Health IT Collaborative in 2005 (www.LTPACHIT.org).John Derr is a Graduate of the Purdue University School of Pharmacy and was awarded as one of the 2005-2006 Purdue University Distinguished Alumnus. He holds an Executive Certificate from the Indiana University School of Business where he served on the Executive Program Advisory Board for 20 years. At the beginning of his civilian career in healthcare, he was nominated as an Outstanding Young Man in America. He was honored as a Purdue "Old Master" and in 2003 received the Tony Way Award from the National Association for the Support of Long-Term Care for outstanding service to the support of long-term care. He is a published author of a book and articles on LTPAC Healthcare. His healthcare career was published in the December 2023 LTPAC Journal, McKnights.John Derr is a retired US Naval Captain of The Line where he served 30 years of Active and Active Reserve duty. He was the Reserve Commanding Officer of two Naval Destroyers and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for work he did as a Naval Officer and in The Pentagon.In 2006, John made a trip around the world stopping in 8 major cities. The trip included, for the second time, many of the "Ancient Cure" novel sites in Tokyo, Japan and Singapore.
Magic of Surgery
About the BookStory of an orphan who subsequently fulfils his dream of becoming a Doctor and then a surgeon. His experiences of working in different set-ups and rural hospitals of India; the highs and lows of his professional life, his love life and what happens, when he finds out who he is!About the AuthorDr Gurmit Dadiala is a General Surgeon by profession who has an experience of 50 years, working in rural and semi rural areas of India. He had been a Surgical teacher in Medical College and retired as an Associate Professor.
The Desperate Trials of Phineas Mann
Pulmonary and critical care specialist Dr. Phineas Mann is fighting a losing battle with a severe, progressive form of Parkinson's disease. He is accepted into a novel trial to insert programmed stem cells into his brain. This experimental treatment is his last desperate hope to reverse his debilitating Parkinson's symptoms. While grappling with his own declining health, Phineas is asked to consult on a difficult case. The patient is conservative congressman Quentin Tate, whose misdiagnosed lung condition has rapidly worsened. Phineas draws on his decades of experience in a quest to identify the cause of Tate's rare and life-threatening disease.Then his wife, Iris, develops an obscure blood disorder. When her medical specialist orders a surprising and risky treatment, Phineas is compelled to bring his keen eye and medical knowledge into her struggle. Time is his enemy as he, with his loyal service dog Ernest at his side, fights to save his beloved Iris, then himself.
The Path Beneath Her Feet
"Meticulously researched and beautifully written. The story of a life well lived." -KATHLEEN GRISSOM, NY Times Bestselling author of The Kitchen HouseSteeped in rich historical detail, Dr. Eliza Edwards, the ing矇nue student in The Unlocked Path, becomes the mature mentor, steadfast in her calling to effect social change by addressing women's health issues and guiding others to realize their dreams. In 1936, as the Depression ravages careers, Eliza re-defines her abilities, traveling to Georgia and Tennessee as she reclaims her purpose and rediscovers her ambitions. Returning to Boston, she endures heartbreak with the eruption of World War II, bringing chaos to the world and sending her sons into battle. Will her unyielding pursuit to limit suffering and save lives sustain her amid the tumultuous landscapes of 1930s and 1940s America?
Montpelier Tomorrow
Colleen Gallagher is a mid-life mom who thinks she's owed a little "me" time. Even though her children are all grown up, she would do anything to keep them from harm. When her daughter's husband falls ill with ALS, Colleen rolls up her sleeves and moves in, juggling the multiple roles of grandma, cook, and caregiver, only to discover that even her superhuman efforts can't fix what's wrong. Montpelier Tomorrow is a novel that defies stereotypes and poses tough questions as one family struggles against a vicious disease and broken health care system. Will Colleen and her family pull together and weather the storm? Or will they shatter under the pressure of overwhelming odds? If you like page-turning novels with flawed but admirable characters, discover the redemptive power of a mother's love and read Montpelier Tomorrow today. "Written for fans of Chris Bohjalian, Jodi Picoult, and Neil Gaiman, Montpelier Tomorrow is a masterpiece of fiction." - A reader like you Winner of the Gold Medal for Drama from Readers' Favorites International Book Awards.
Stories never got told
Embark on Royna's riveting journey from London's familiar streets to the mysterious landscapes of Vietnam. Her seemingly routine life transforms into a thrilling roller coaster of emotions in the sultry ambiance of Vietnam. Friendships fray, love turns toxic, and Royna undergoes a bewildering, life-altering transformation. Confronting unexpected challenges, she grapples with profound changes within herself, discovering unsettling truths about those she thought she knew. Each page turned builds tension as Royna courageously faces self-discovery, struggling to break free from the clutches of a turbulent life. Amid deception, danger, and redemption, her story unfolds with heart-wrenching honesty. Royna's strength shines through as she battles adversity, ultimately emerging transformed and resolute-a testament to the human spirit's ability to rise above and reclaim one's life. In this condensed narrative, Royna's powerful journey captivates, offering a glimpse into a world of mystery, intrigue, and triumphant resilience.
A Dublin Student Doctor
The beloved Irish Country series continues in A Dublin Student Doctor, a moving, deeply human story from New York Times, USA Today, and Globe and Mail bestselling author Patrick Taylor. Doctor Fingal O'Reilly, the quarrelsome general practitioner of the small village of Ballybucklebo, wasn't always the man he is today. Beloved author Patrick Taylor turns back the clock to give us a portrait of the young Fingal--and show us the pivotal events that shaped the man he would become. In the 1930s, fresh from a stint in the Royal Navy Reserve, and against the wishes of his disapproving father, Fingal O'Reilly arrives in Dublin to study medicine. The hours he dedicates to Trinity College and Sir Patrick Dun's Hospital are long and arduous, but Fingal manages to find time to box and play rugby--and to romance a fetching, gray-eyed nurse named Kitty O'Hallorhan. Dublin is a harsh city, where brutal poverty breeds diseases that the limited medical knowledge of the time is often ill-equipped to handle. His teachers warn Fingal not to become too attached to his patients, but can he truly harden himself to the suffering he sees all around him--or can he find a way to care for his patients without breaking his own heart?
