Raining Stethoscopes

About the Book

Although the 9 linked stories of Raining Stethoscopes feature a doctor-narrator and a cast of eccentric patients, the main character is the quirky small town that all these people call home. A rowdy giant, a hermit, runners, gardeners, dreamers, and a heat-emitting truck driver are just a few of the peculiar residents of this extraordinary community. The dynamism of human relationships - parent & child, husband & wife, priest & sinner, doctor & patient - is highlighted. In these tales, twists abound. It’s hard to know the truth. Intuition is treacherous. Miracles are in short supply. Hope saves the day.

About the Author

Tony Miksanek, MD is a family physician who practices medicine in a small town. He is the author of many short stories, essays, and reviews. His first book, Murmurs, is a collection of stories narrated by a stethoscope. He is also a part-time college instructor and teaches classes on creative writing, modern literature, and the short story. For five years, his column, “Diary from a Week in Practice,” appeared regularly in American Family Physician. Since 1999, Dr. Miksanek has served as Co-Editor of the Literature, Arts, & Medicine Database sponsored by the New York University School of Medicine.