Called Out: Open Letters To Those Most Important To Me . . . As My Beeper Beckons Me For The Final Call. - Softcover

Roberts MD, Ronald D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1475937695 ISBN 13: 9781475937695

Publisher: iUniverse, 2012

Synopsis

Life is quickly slipping from my earthly body. I'm not strong enough to even sit at my computer; I'm using a pencil, eraser, and tablet. There may not be time for revision or proofreading, yet my mind is clear and fertile with stories which need telling, perhaps only for my sake. On the other hand, perhaps there are a few out there who would find comfort in the knowledge that a living God will take an active role in one's life, that the American Dream is within the grasp of all of us-even a mailman's son! Someone might even find amusement at exploring the patchwork of human frailties and emotions which constitute a medical doctor-perhaps much like their own. My format is one of a series of open letters to those who have meant the most to me during my forty-six-year journey along the road of life. Few of these dear people need a letter to know how I feel about them-and that's as it should be. Perhaps I should admit the obvious-these are really letters to me, about them. It is for my benefit that these memory boxes are reopened. I am comforting myself with old gifts from fellow travelers.

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"Life is quickly slipping from my earthly body. I'm not strong enough to even sit at my computer; I'm using a pencil, eraser, and tablet. There may not be time for revision or proofreading, yet my mind is clear and fertile with stories which need telling, perhaps only for my sake. On the other hand, perhaps there are a few out there who would find comfort in the knowledge that a living God will ta...

About the Author

Dr. Ronald D. Roberts was born on April 20, 1945, in Bloomington, Indiana, to Charles and Hazel Roberts, to be followed by little brothers Keith and Mike. He married Suzanne Jacobs on April 3, 1983, and was a proud father to Scott, Todd, Laurie, and Carrie. Dr. Roberts was a physician in private practice of pulmonary and internal medicine and was past chief of the department of medicine at Bartholomew County Hospital in 1983 and 1984, past chief of medical staff in 1987, medical director of the respiratory care department, and co-medical director of the critical care unit. He also wrote articles for medical publications. He graduated in 1963 from Bloomington High School, in 1968 from Indiana University with a degree in zoology, in 1974 from the University of Toledo with a master's degree in biology, and in 1974 from the Medical College of Ohio with a doctorate degree. His internship and residency were at Cincinnati General Hospital and his fellowship at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He was a member of the American Thoracic Society, American College of Physicians, Indiana Thoracic Society, Indiana State Medical Association, and Bartholomew County Medical Society. He was also a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Roberts was also a US army veteran, and he received the Upjohn Achievement Award in 1974 from the Medical College of Ohio. He died at his home on Monday, October 14, 1991, from complications of colon cancer.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1475937695
• ISBN 13: 9781475937695
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64