{"product_id":"9781450270731","title":"Curandero: A Physician's Life Journey: The Memoirs of a Pediatrician","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon Blossom, a certified pediatrician for more than four decades, relives a personal journey from childhood through a long career in medicine. Occasionally, over the course of his career, he came to think of himself as a curandero, a folk healer who serves Native Americans and Hispanic America.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore he found his calling, however, Blossom had to survive his youthful exuberance including a tour overseas as a US Army Special Forces paratrooper. After several months, he yearned to catch a glimpse of an American girl. He got his chance when he was honorably discharged and met Ellie, a beguiling lass from New Orleans. In love, he faced a future in medical school and other obstacles before realizing his dream of becoming a doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlossom succeeded, becoming a doctor in private practice in a small New Mexico community, just as the field of medicine experienced some serious changes. He recalls his many adventures in medical diagnosis, the demands of a professional career in pediatrics, and the evolution of his private and family life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn his manuscript Blossom targets physicians \u0026amp; nurses, healthcare administrators \u0026amp; medical educators, parents \u0026amp; teachers, as well as the evolution of healthcare in America. Explore the daily life and responsibilities of a pediatrician working in a small town and join Blossom as he reminisces about his experiences in Alaska, Russia, New Zealand and beyond in \u003ci\u003eCurandero: A Physician’s Life Journey.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128501190896,"sku":"9781450270731","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781450270731_p0.jpg?v=1763837095","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781450270731","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}