Larry Love

Throughout his story, Love recognizes numerous people and events that have been a part of his own Healing Culture. One in particular is David M. Shapiro, MD —a seasoned trauma surgeon who saved Love’s life after a violent shooting and provided a source of strong encouragement that accelerated Love’s healing journey. In turn, Dr. Shapiro was healed in his own way by Love’s transformation. Dr. Shapiro was so moved by Love’s experience that he has written the foreword to The Healing Culture. He said that Love’s story, “Reminds us (medical professionals) that we aren’t simply saving lives, but changing communities.” Dr. Shapiro describes how the fields of injury prevention and violence mitigation, known as “trauma-informed care,” include individuals from different backgrounds working together to create healing in entire communities.