An Irish Country Doctor (Irish Country Books)

Taylor, Patrick

ISBN 10: 0765316234 / ISBN 13: 9780765316233

Published by Forge Books, 2007

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Synopsis:

Barry Laverty, MD, can barely find the village of Ballybucklebo on a map when he first sets out to seek gainful employment there, but already he knows that there is nowhere he would rather live than in the emerald hills and dales of Northern Ireland. The proud owner of a spanking-new medical degree, Barry jumps at the chance to secure a position as an assistant in a small rural practice. At least until he meets Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly. The older physician, whose motto is "never let the patients get the upper hand," has his own way of doing things, which definitely takes some getting used to. At first, Barry can't decide if the pugnacious O'Reilly is the biggest charlatan he has ever met, or possibly the best teacher he could ever hope for. Ballybucklebo is a long way from Belfast, and Barry Soon discovers that he still has a lot to learn about country life. But if he sticks with it, he just might end up finding out more about life-and love-than he could ever have imagined back in medical school.

About the Authors: Patrick Taylor, M.D., was born and raised in Bangor County Down in Northern Ireland. An Irish Country Doctor is based on journals he kept of his early days as a doctor in rural Ireland. Dr. Taylor now lives on Bowen Island off Vancouver, British Columbia. He is a distinguished doctor, medical researcher, off-shore sailor, model boat builder, and happily married father of two grown children.
He keeps his memories of Ireland (both its geography and the cadences of Ulster dialects) fresh by returning to Ireland twice a year.

Patrick Taylor, M.D., is the author of the Irish Country books, includingAn Irish Country Village, An Irish Country Christmas, An Irish Country Girl, andAn Irish Country Courtship. Taylor was born and raised in Bangor County Down in Northern Ireland. After qualifying as a specialist in 1969, he worked in Canada for thirty-one years. He now lives on Saltspring Island, British Columbia.

Bibliographic Details

Title: An Irish Country Doctor (Irish Country Books)
Publisher: Forge Books
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good