La Doctora: The Journal of an American Doctor Practicing Medicine on the Amazon River
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (672 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1570251401 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 238 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Vince said Inspiring book -- a pleasure to read! Brava! Good Doctora.. This is an inspiring book that's a pleasure to read. It gives the reader the vicarious enjoyment of being part of a noble endeavor. In an age of "road rage" and the obsessive accumulation of more and more things (which often do not make us happy), it's exhilarating to experience a taste of Dr. Linnea's life.Dr. Linnea shows us how one can give up almost all the material possessions and creature comforts of the modern world and still find m. An Amazing Amazonian from Wisconson Marilee It wasn't so long ago that I had the privilege of meeting Linnea in Peru. She was just coming back from a fundraising journey to the States, where she received a prize of recognition for her selfless work in Amazonia. I was with a tour group that was to stay at several Amazonian jungle lodges. The Amazon was in it's annual flood stage and the only way any of us could get around was by small boat. La doctora Linnea had her own dugout which . A great realistic telling of how "la doctora" did it SLO PeeDee If you have ever considered living or working in a third world country, this book is a MUST. A great realistic telling of how "la doctora" did it.
Learn how Dr. Smith evolved from a "strange white woman" to an adopted member of the indigenous community. The result? She abandoned a thriving medical practice in Wisconsin to serve the Yagua Indians in the deepest part of the rainforest of Peru alone. Smith=9's journal, La Doctora offers readers a rare glimpse into the suspense and drama of practicing medicine in a culture far removed from the sophisticated supplies and supports of 20th-century medicine. Accompany her on house calls where the unknown often awaits. Smith routinely hears the midnight cry of "Doctora!" from patients facing life-and-death emergencies. In 1990, Dr. Her story of adventure, self-discovery and service creates an inspirational testimonial to one person's power to make a lasting difference.. This doctor still makes house calls. Linnea Smith went on vacation. Today, Dr. Taken straight from the pages of Dr. Observe how she treats exotic diseases, alligator bites and complicated births almost a day's journey away from the closest hospital
She left that practice in 1990 to set up a remote jungle clinic on the banks of the River, three hours down river from Iquitos, Peru. After graduating and receiving board certification in Internal Medicine, she joined a small medical group in rural Wisconsin. Linnea Smith, a native of Wisconsin, entered medical school at age 30.
She left that practice in 1990 to set up a remote jungle clinic on the banks of the River, three hours down river from Iquitos, Peru. After graduating and receiving board certification in Internal Medicine, she joined a small medical group in rural Wisconsin. . About the Author Linnea Smith, a native of Wisconsin, entered medical school at age 30