The Best Medicine
- Christian Living
- World Religions
- Publisher: Revell (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2020
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Publisher's Description
When Dr. Walt Larimore moved his young family to Kissimmee, Florida, to start a small-town medical practice in 1985, he had no idea he was embarking on an enterprise that would change his life in ways both large and small. But there's no telling what you'll run into as a family physician in a rural, small-town community. Perfect for anyone yearning for a simpler, slower pace of life, as well as fans of Dr. Larimore's popular Bryson City series, The Best Medicine is a tender and insightful collection of stories chronicling one young doctor's passage from inexperience to maturity as a physician, husband, father, and community member. Filled with characters colorful and crusty, warm-hearted and hot-headed, witty and winsome, these captivating stories glow with warmth, love, and humor. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll wish Dr. Larimore was your doctor.
Endorsements (15)
“Hope and humor show up in unexpected places, as Dr. Walt Larimore’s unique and delightful stories show. With grace and the astute heart of a physician intimately engaged with not only his patients but also his town, Larimore offers an extraordinary glimpse into the heart and soul of how healing happens and how hope can be found in the middle of unlikely circumstances. As a tenured nurse, I can attest to the difficult truth that not all cases end well, and Larimore does not shy away from the hard things. But he balances these stories with the truth that all things work for good when the Lord is in the midst. Highly recommended, not just for health professionals but for anyone seeking assurance of good and grace, even in uncertain and tremulous times.”
“After reading The Best Medicine, I could settle for calling Walt Larimore an engaging storyteller. But he’s more than that. Dr. Larimore connects with people through their stories and truly cares about their life experiences. In The Best Medicine, he shares a delightful assortment of stories in a way that made me feel as if I was sitting across the table from him, not reading a book. I laughed. I cried. And I found myself caring about people I’ve never met.”
“I laughed, I cried . . . really! Such a good book! This should be required reading for family medicine residents, probably even all medical students. It paints a real (but entertaining) picture of a man who, by growing in his relationship with God, grew in his ability to be a real physician, husband, father, and friend. I can’t wait to read the next volume!”
““Larimore is consummate storyteller. This truly gentle man weaves a story of God’s ever-present love and care for the people in this mountain community. So, build a fire in the fireplace, grab a cup of hot chocolate, and settle down for a delightful afternoon in Bryson City, North Carolina. When the afternoon is done, you’ll be homesick for more.”
“from Bryson City, NC, to Kissimmee, FL, you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll yearn for a simpler time—and you will desire to know the daily God, the God of our days, more intimately.”
“from the foreword by Jerry B. Jenkins, New York Times bestselling novelist and biographer “Once again, Dr. Larimore has provided a delightful book full of sound wisdom and fascinating characters. Enjoy a great read!”
“With grace and humor, Dr. Walt Larimore delights the reader with an honest and heartwarming journey of discovery. From his early days as a young doctor, this memoir takes a poignant look at what it means to be a Christian physician, friend, husband, and father. The Best Medicine is an enjoyable view of life through Dr. Walt’s compassionate eyes.”
“Warm, inviting, and nostalgic. Dr. Walt Larimore brings to life a rich cast of characters and their Central Florida home in his tale of finding a fresh start and true healing.”
“Dr. Walt Larimore has written a delightful look at the life of a small-town doctor chock-full of interesting characters and medical tales. This is the kind of book you want to sip like sweet tea but wind up drinking in a satisfying gulp. You will enjoy the journey!”
“Dr. Larimore offers a fresh approach to reaching the heart of a patient, weaving in and out of the many years of experience he possesses from working in small-town medicine. You will meet people from all different walks of life in this book, and Dr. Larimore is there for the friendly introduction each time. From the humble beginning to the very last page, he offers the reader what he has offered to everyone he’s encountered over the last few decades and what we are so in need of at this present moment: hope.”
“With homespun warmth, my friend Dr. Walt Larimore tells stories that integrate the science and art of medicine. Walt is a brilliant lifelong learner who is patient centered. Bryson City Tales portrays medical practice as something deeply personal, relational, and spiritual.”
“Walt Larimore has the gift. His fine book brings before the reader a vivid world inhabited by colorful people. We see the tragedy and triumph of their lives, and like a master, Doc Larimore employs the old show-business adage, “Make ’em laugh—make ’em cry!” If you are seeking a book that delights and informs, you need look no further than Bryson City Tales.”
“How does a young doctor manage to integrate his background of high academic medical training and simple Christian faith into the hurly-burly of established human relationships in a mountain community? This sounds like heavy stuff, but it turns out to be light—almost hilarious—reading.”
“I feel strongly that life is too short for me to read books that fail to move me deeply or take me to places I’ve never been. Bryson City Seasons succeeds wonderfully on both counts.”
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