Walt MD Larimore - The Best Medicine: Tales of Humor and Hope from a Small-Town Doctor

Praise for The Best Medicine

This book is more than fun homespun stories of small-town medicine. You may see yourself in its mirror, yet trust me, youll be the better for it in the end.

from the foreword by Jerry B. Jenkins , New York Times bestselling novelist and biographer

Once again, Dr. Larimore has provided a delightful book full of sound wisdom and fascinating characters. Enjoy a great read!

Ruth Graham , author of Forgiving My Father, Forgiving Myself: An Invitation to the Miracle of Forgiveness

With grace and humor, Dr. Walt Larimore delights the reader with an honest and heartwarming journey of discovery. From his early days as a young doctor, this memoir takes a poignant look at what it means to be a Christian physician, friend, husband, and father. The Best Medicine is an enjoyable view of life through Dr. Walts compassionate eyes.

Jan Drexler , bestselling author of Hannah s Choice (Journey to Pleasant Prairie series)

Warm, inviting, and nostalgic. Dr. Walt Larimore brings to life a rich cast of characters and their Central Florida home in his tale of finding a fresh start and true healing.

Liz Johnson , bestselling author of The Red Door Inn

Dr. Walt Larimore has written a delightful look at the life of a small-town doctor chock-full of interesting characters and medical tales. This is the kind of book you want to sip like sweet tea but wind up drinking in a satisfying gulp. You will enjoy the journey!

Chris Fabry , Moody Radio host and author of A Piece of the Moon

I was raised a small-town girlone who moved from the low country of coastal Georgia to the big city in Central Florida. The Best Medicine resonated with every fiber of my being. I have always enjoyed small-town, front-porch tales, and Dr. Walt Larimores book fits the bill perfectly. I guarantee that when you read this collection of stories that reflect on his familys move from Bryson City, NC, to Kissimmee, FL, youll laugh, youll cry, youll yearn for a simpler timeand you will desire to know the daily God, the God of our days, more intimately.

Eva Marie Everson , CBA #1 bestselling author, award-winning speaker, and president of Word Weavers International, Inc.

After reading The Best Medicine , I could settle for calling Walt Larimore an engaging storyteller. But hes more than that. Dr. Larimore connects with people through their stories and truly cares about their life experiences. In The Best Medicine , he shares a delightful assortment of stories in a way that made me feel as if I was sitting across the table from him, not reading a book. I laughed. I cried. And I found myself caring about people Ive never met.

Beth K. Vogt , Christy Awardwinning author of the Thatcher Sisters series

Hope and humor show up in unexpected places, as Dr. Walt Larimores unique and delightful stories show. With grace and the astute heart of a physician intimately engaged with not only his patients but also his town, Larimore offers an extraordinary glimpse into the heart and soul of how healing happens and how hope can be found in the middle of unlikely circumstances. As a tenured nurse, I can attest to the difficult truth that not all cases end well, and Larimore does not shy away from the hard things. But he balances these stories with the truth that all things work for good when the Lord is in the midst. Highly recommended, not just for health professionals but for anyone seeking assurance of good and grace, even in uncertain and tremulous times.

Amy K. Sorrells , author of Before I Saw You

I laughed, I cried... really! Such a good book! This should be required reading for family medicine residents, probably even all medical students. It paints a real (but entertaining) picture of a man who, by growing in his relationship with God, grew in his ability to be a real physician, husband, father, and friend. I cant wait to read the next volume!

James D. Collier , MD, former assistant surgeon general for healthcare operations, United States Air Force

Dr. Larimore offers a fresh approach to reaching the heart of a patient, weaving in and out of the many years of experience he possesses from working in small-town medicine. You will meet people from all different walks of life in this book, and Dr. Larimore is there for the friendly introduction each time. From the humble beginning to the very last page, he offers the reader what he has offered to everyone hes encountered over the last few decades and what we are so in need of at this present moment: hope.

Tim Goeglein , vice president, external and government relations, Focus on the Family

Praise for the Bryson City Series

With homespun warmth, my friend Dr. Walt Larimore tells stories that integrate the science and art of medicine. Walt is a brilliant lifelong learner who is patient centered. Bryson City Tales portrays medical practice as something deeply personal, relational, and spiritual.

Randy Alcorn , bestselling author of Deadline and The Treasure Principle

Walt Larimore has the gift. His fine book brings before the reader a vivid world inhabited by colorful people. We see the tragedy and triumph of their lives, and like a master, Doc Larimore employs the old show-business adage, Make em laughmake em cry! If you are seeking a book that delights and informs, you need look no further than Bryson City Tales .

Gilbert Morris , bestselling author of the House of Winslow series and the Appomattox series

How does a young doctor manage to integrate his background of high academic medical training and simple Christian faith into the hurly-burly of established human relationships in a mountain community? This sounds like heavy stuff, but it turns out to be lightalmost hilariousreading.

Paul Brand , MD, bestselling coauthor (with Philip Yancey) of Fearfully and Wonderfully Made and The Gift of Pain

I feel strongly that life is too short for me to read books that fail to move me deeply or take me to places Ive never been. Bryson City Seasons succeeds wonderfully on both counts.

Joe L. Wheeler , PhD, editor of the bestselling Christmas in My Heart series

Reminiscent of authors like Philip Gulley, Larimore keeps readers laughing through one chapter and teary-eyed through the next.

Christian Retailing magazine

Larimore is consummate storyteller. This truly gentle man weaves a story of Gods ever-present love and care for the people in this mountain community. So, build a fire in the fireplace, grab a cup of hot chocolate, and settle down for a delightful afternoon in Bryson City, North Carolina. When the afternoon is done, youll be homesick for more.

Linda Whitlock , ChristianBookPreviews.com

Fans of House Calls and Hitching Posts and James Herriots beloved stories will adore the sometimes hilarious, often poignant, and always engaging books in the Bryson City series. Each is filled to the brim with the adventuresand misadventuresof Dr. Walt Larimore in his roles as Christian family physician, wilderness doctor, and county coroner. If you love the day-to-day drama and humor of small-town stories, kick back with the endearing characters of Bryson City and make yourself at home.

DoubleDay Book Club