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ഉൾനാട്ടിൽ ഒരു ഡോക്ടർ: Translated from the English novel, Adventures of a Countryside Doctor (സാഹസപൂർണമായ ഒരു ജീവിതയാത്ര)
ഡോക്ടർ തോമസ് വളരെ വിദൂരവും അപരിഷ്കൃതമായ ഒരു നാട്ടിൻ പ്രദേശത്ത് കടന്നു ചെല്ലുന്നു. അവിടെ ചികിത്സാപരവും അല്ലാത്തവുമായ ഒട്ടേറെ സമാനമില്ലാത്ത പല സാഹസങ്ങളും നേരിടേണ്ടി വരുന്നു. അദ്ദേഹം ലളിതമായ ഭാഷയിൽ ഈ അത്ഭുതകരമായ അനുഭവങ്ങളെ നന്നായി വിവരിക്കുന്നു. അദ്ദേഹത്തിൻറെ ശൈലി വളരെ ലളിതമെങ്കിലും ഫലിതരസം നിറഞ്ഞതാണ്. വായനക്കാരുടെ നാഡീസ് സ്പന്ദനം അറിഞ്ഞുകൊണ്ടുള്ള ശൈലിയിൽ വളരെ വിഭവശേഷി ഒന്നുമില്ലാതെ രോഗികൾക്ക് ന്യായമായ ചികിത്സ ലഭ്യമാക്കുന്നതിന് തനിക്ക് നേരിടേണ്ടി വന്ന കഷ്ടപ്പാടുകളും വിവരിക്കുന്നുClick the Kindle edition or the Paperback button above to buy the book.
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Published December 10, 2021
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June 7, 2021
The fulfillment and frustrations of being a doctor in rural India.
My ratings: 4.5/5
A freshly passed out MBBS doctor decides to use his degree and knowledge for the betterment of society. He joins a rundown hospital in a remote area village of Kerala, alongside his doctor wife. Though his intentions are pure, he isn't prepared for the challenges thrown his way. Right from lack of basic facilities to losing out on precious family time despite a very basic pay grade, everything about the job is demotivating. What does he learn from his experiences and does he stick by the job?
What I liked about the book:
-> It is an eye-opening read, bringing forth a lot of facts about healthcare and medicine.
-> It made me develop a newfound respect for doctors and healthcare professionals.
-> The simple and effective first-one person narration and the well-connected flow of events makes this book, fit both as a professional memoir and novel.
-> This book truly captures the real challenges a community doctor faces in our society.
-> It hints at the darker aspects of the society namely corruption and callousness at the managerial level.
-> The medical terms and ailments have been explained in laymen's terms quite nicely making it easier for non-medicos to understand.
What I did not like about the book:
-> The flow of the events became complex at few points.
-> The tenses are a little mixed up.
Quotable quotes:
-> Atheist, agnostic, or believer; it is the basic nature of each individual that makes them behave the way they do.
-> Brooding all the time and not working upon it will only make matters worse.
-> Success also sometimes comes unexpectedly.
-> Food tastes better in the company of near and dear ones.
More here: https://wp.me/p6XQyB-2Jh
My ratings: 4.5/5
A freshly passed out MBBS doctor decides to use his degree and knowledge for the betterment of society. He joins a rundown hospital in a remote area village of Kerala, alongside his doctor wife. Though his intentions are pure, he isn't prepared for the challenges thrown his way. Right from lack of basic facilities to losing out on precious family time despite a very basic pay grade, everything about the job is demotivating. What does he learn from his experiences and does he stick by the job?
What I liked about the book:
-> It is an eye-opening read, bringing forth a lot of facts about healthcare and medicine.
-> It made me develop a newfound respect for doctors and healthcare professionals.
-> The simple and effective first-one person narration and the well-connected flow of events makes this book, fit both as a professional memoir and novel.
-> This book truly captures the real challenges a community doctor faces in our society.
-> It hints at the darker aspects of the society namely corruption and callousness at the managerial level.
-> The medical terms and ailments have been explained in laymen's terms quite nicely making it easier for non-medicos to understand.
What I did not like about the book:
-> The flow of the events became complex at few points.
-> The tenses are a little mixed up.
Quotable quotes:
-> Atheist, agnostic, or believer; it is the basic nature of each individual that makes them behave the way they do.
-> Brooding all the time and not working upon it will only make matters worse.
-> Success also sometimes comes unexpectedly.
-> Food tastes better in the company of near and dear ones.
More here: https://wp.me/p6XQyB-2Jh
March 21, 2021
A good book to read. Infact I finished at a go. I appreciate very much his extreme commitments to the needy.seldom seen these days. A must read for younger generations
Good book to read. Infact I read it at go. I appreciate his deep commitments to the needy.its rarely seen in these days. Such GPs are the backbone of medical professional.
Congratulations
Good book to read. Infact I read it at go. I appreciate his deep commitments to the needy.its rarely seen in these days. Such GPs are the backbone of medical professional.
Congratulations
July 19, 2022
This was a well written view of the ups and downs of a doctor (in this case two doctors) working in a rural area and having to think about patients needs, family dynamics, and the business end of running a small hospital. The challenges portrayed were sometimes quite frustrating, yet also presented opportunities to work various problems in the best possible way given the circumstances. Day-to-day work built trust between patient and doctor. It made me sad that those who held the finances could not see the importance of the needs. It was evident why Dr. Thomas truly would have liked to remain all his life in that rural community. But the end had to come when understanding at every turn could not be reached. I felt his book represented the heart of general medical practice.
April 28, 2021
Fascinating read!
What an amazing book! And, what a wealth of experience does the author bring to the readers through this fascinating story! The true meaning of ‘Service to mankind’ and ‘Noble profession’ can be understood perfectly when you read this account from the life of a doctor in a rural area described in vivid detail.
What an amazing book! And, what a wealth of experience does the author bring to the readers through this fascinating story! The true meaning of ‘Service to mankind’ and ‘Noble profession’ can be understood perfectly when you read this account from the life of a doctor in a rural area described in vivid detail.
October 31, 2025
This book made me feel like I was right there beside Dr. Thomas in that rural hospital. The story of Sally’s delivery shook me to the core not because of the drama, but because of the quiet dignity with which Dr. Thomas handles human pain and prejudice. It’s more than a doctor’s story; it’s a mirror to the compassion we often forget exists.
May 23, 2022
Very much enjoyed reading this book by my friend TTT.
As stated I very much enjoyed reading this adventure by TTT . I am very much aware of Chittar and Pathanamthitta as my wife is from that area.
Regards
Thomas Lal
As stated I very much enjoyed reading this adventure by TTT . I am very much aware of Chittar and Pathanamthitta as my wife is from that area.
Regards
Thomas Lal
April 12, 2024
Highly inspiring
Extraordinary story that reveals what commitment to people and their service Can achieve for a common doctor .His efforts are inspiring and his narrative makes readers sit up throughout. UNPUTTANABLE Dr.Laxmi Parasuram
Extraordinary story that reveals what commitment to people and their service Can achieve for a common doctor .His efforts are inspiring and his narrative makes readers sit up throughout. UNPUTTANABLE Dr.Laxmi Parasuram
November 1, 2025
What I loved most is how Dr. Thomas brings out hope even in despair. Sally’s story could have been tragic, but the compassion shown by the doctor gave it meaning. Each chapter teaches resilience and kindness values the world needs now more than ever.
May 23, 2021
Great life of a doctor
Book is good with narrative, plot and it is based on true life events. Language is simple. Recommended to all.
Book is good with narrative, plot and it is based on true life events. Language is simple. Recommended to all.
December 17, 2021
Hearing about hospitals in the Indian continent
I Thoroughly enjoyed this but it was too short, would love to read more of their lives in n medicine.
I Thoroughly enjoyed this but it was too short, would love to read more of their lives in n medicine.
March 2, 2022
Book depicts things a countryside Dr achieved and some of his cases. It talks a lot of him delivering babies and things he did to improve the hospital independently.
June 19, 2021
When I wrote this book, I was apprehensive about how it would be received. Quite natural, this being my first book. I was therefore overjoyed when I got very appreciative personal feedback and more than a hundred global ratings on Amazon, the vast majority of which are four-star and above. This has given me immense confidence and I am now writing my second novel, which I hope to publish in August 2021. I am so grateful to all who have read my book, and especially those who have taken the trouble to post a review. Thank you so much!!
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