Doctor Olds of Twillingate: Portrait of an American Surgeon in Newfoundland

by Gary L. Saunders

An engrossing story of a bright John Hopkins graduate who fell in love with Newfoundland as a student, and who stayed to become the medical care system in north-easte Newfoundland for forty years. Crusty, caring and unconventional, Dr. Olds' skill and devotion made him such a folk hero that Newfoundland declared a province-wide Doctor Olds Day. Asked why he came to Twillingate for one year and stayed for forty. Newfoundland's Connecticut Yankee tersely replied, Because I liked it.

Genres: Biography

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Gary Lloyd Saunders is an award-winning, natural-resources educator now based in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Reviews

[Susan Mouland · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book quite a few years ago - and thoroughly enjoyed it from cover to cover. I might read it again soon.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Men are not perfect but they can be great men anyway, this seems to have been the case for Dr Olds. Amazing doctor and beyond perfect for his times. Great story!