Close to Where the Heart Gives Out – Malcolm Alexander

A remote Scottish island. A doctor starting again. A community that will change his life.

In this warm and moving memoir, Malcolm Alexander recounts his experiences as a doctor on the Orkney island of Eday. Far from the resources of a city hospital, the demands of island medicine bring unexpected challenges, memorable encounters and a new understanding of what it means to care for others.

Woven through the medical stories are the rhythms of island life, the wild beauty of Orkney and the relationships that hold a small community together. An absorbing choice for readers who enjoy thoughtful medical memoirs, fresh starts and stories rooted in a strong sense of place.

If you enjoy the humanity of This Is Going to Hurt or the community spirit of James Herriot’s writing, this deserves a place on your reading pile.

A paperback in Very Good condition: minor shelf wear, clean and intact pages, and a tight binding.