From Poor Farm Boy to Physician

Ιt was at my fifty-year medical school reunion while sharing some of my experiences as a small-town family physician that I was encouraged to write down those true life experiences. Those true life stories were both unique and seemed to captivate my classmates. I was born in rural south Alabama before there were hospitals for birthing. My father died when I was four days old leaving me, three older sisters and my mother without a source of income. There were no welfare checks in that time in history. Despite all the adversity having to overcome poverty, sickness and anguish, I was able to become a respected family doctor in Opp, Alabama. I was among the last generation of family physicians who would treat the medical conditions, repair their broken bones, deliver their babies, and do most of their general surgery. I give credit to Almighty God for the opportunity to have the experiences which lead to all of the success I had as a physician. Some interesting medical cases were included in the book as well as travel stories after retirement. The book tells how I was able to achieve the American Dream.

Author: Richard J. Spurlin
Publisher: Xulon Press
Published: 02/23/2015
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.38d
ISBN13: 9781498427203
ISBN10: 1498427200
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs
- Medical | Family & General Practice
- Travel | Special Interest | Family