Now retired, author Dr. Steven Bentley was a successful emergency physician. But his path in life wasn't always an easy one. In Poor No More--An American Dream, he shares his story of how he survived a rare birth defect, abject poverty, an alcoholic mother, a KKK father, an abusive children's home, and a cruel step-mother. This memoir tells how Bentley emerged from a difficult childhood and adolescence to practice ER medicine during a time of enormous change in the field and how he developed a lifelong love affair with his chosen profession. He discusses how he found it gratifying to apply his medical knowledge and to impact someone's life for the better. He relays a host of stories from both his personal and professional life, detailing the trials and tribulations and the challenges and rewards. Poor No More--An American Dream describes Bentley's journey to escape his roots and become a successful doctor in America. It tells about one man who lived in and through some interesting times.
| Author: MD Steven Bentley |
| Publisher: iUniverse |
| Publication Date: Dec 13, 2016 |
| Number of Pages: 196 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback/Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN-10: 153201161X |
| ISBN-13: 9781532011610 |