The Cookie Doctor
An American Physician's Memoir of Life's Obstacles and Miracles
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5.0 • 8 Ratings
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- $9.99
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Publisher Description
Octogenarian and published scientific expert in the field of anti-aging, textbook author Peter T. Pugliese, MD shares his personal recollections of the rural family practice in PA Dutch country where he began his career in medicine. The patient crises and vivid characters provide a slice of history with a heaping side of faith, in this well-crafted memoir of obstacles and miracles along one gentle country doctor's extraordinary path.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Pugliese spent much of his career as a general practitioner in Bernville, Penn., becoming familiar with the Pennsylvania Dutch community. He addressed certain medical concerns decades before they were publicly discussed, particularly in such an insular community: postpartum depression, addiction, incest, and psychological disorders. In this heartfelt memoir, Pugliese also takes the time to articulate his faith and the experiences that make him believe in God, as well as explaining how he went from a near career in the priesthood to the world of medicine. He is the quintessential country doctor, and his decades of experience and obvious kindness will endear him to readers. His narrative is straightforward, and his values especially his attitudes toward sex and sexuality may seem dated and preachy to younger readers, but his sweetness and charm more than make up for it. (BookLife)
Customer Reviews
the cookie docter
outstanding to ride a horse in a snowstorm to make a housecall what docter gets out of his warm office or cares as much???
Incredible Memoir
The most interesting and inspirational book I have ever read. The author expertly transports you into a Dr. Pugliese's extraordinary life experiences as an inquisitive hard-working child through his time spent in the seminary, on to the marine corps, into the enlightening role as a country doctor. What a fascinating, kind, and intelligent spiritual being Dr. Pugliese is revealed to be. This will be a popular gift I intend to share with all of my friends and family this holiday season and beyond.
An awesome read!!!
This book is a true story of someone that has been through many obstacles but always knew he had God by his side. I could not put the book down until I finished it! Loved every page!!!