The Scalpel and the Silver Bear: The First Navajo Woman Surgeon Combines Western Medicine and Traditional Healing
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (533 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0553378007 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 204 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Carson C Hood said Because Lori is a relative of mine. Heard about. Because Lori is a relative of mine. Heard about her before. Then I purchased her book. Mesmerized by it. Now, ever so proud of her!!!!. Five Stars Amazing story. Dr. Lori Alvord is an amazing woman who has overcome adversity and thrived.. Five Stars fast shipping, as described
The first Navajo woman surgeon combines western medicine and traditional healing.A spellbinding journey between two worlds, this remarkable book describes surgeon Lori Arviso Alvord's struggles to bring modern medicine to the Navajo reservation in Gallup, New Mexico—and to bring the values of her people to a medical care system in danger of losing its heart.Dr. She came to merge the latest breakthroughs of medical science with the ancient tribal paths to recovery and wellness, following the Navajo philosophy of a balanced and harmonious life, called Walking in Bea