Every year, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books becomes livelier and brighter due to the growing number of attendees. From book lovers, casual readers, and literary collectors to authors and publishers, people gathered to celebrate literacy.
The largest book festival in the US opened its doors last April for a glamorous two-day weekend celebration with the bookworms. Held at the University of Southern California, many book enthusiasts, book lovers, and book collectors, as well as writers, established authors, and many more, attended the free event.
A lot of bookfair-goers went by the Citi of Books booth to check for their next read and potential favorite book. One of the books that were chosen is “On Call: A Rural Surgeon’s Story” by J. Lottmann, MD. It was displayed on April 20th and 21st at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California.
“On Call: A Rural Surgeon’s Story” is an autobiography written by J. Lottmann, a female surgeon. The book spans a thirty-year period from 1981 to 2011, following her schooling and training. Dr. Lottmann shares her experiences as a rural surgeon, emphasizing the distinctiveness of rural surgery practice compared to urban settings. She discusses the challenges faced by rural surgeons, including limited access to advanced surgical techniques due to equipment costs.
Throughout the book, Dr. Lottmann recounts memorable cases, triumphs, and the unique struggles of female surgeons, often being the sole practitioner in town. Her hope is that this autobiography will inspire medical students to pursue careers in rural surgery, addressing the critical need for such professionals in the country.
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