A country doctor's life in remote Hokianga, spanning more than 30 years.
Clare Ward is a GP living and working in the Hokianga Harbour area in the far north of NZ, an area that is poor and sparsely populated.
This beautiful memoir tells the story of Clare's 30-year working life, the people she works with and the remote and isolated landscape in which she practises.
She explores what it means to be Pākehā in this deeply Māori world. She writes about this with respect, while also acknowledging her standing as outsider.
Clare's story reveals itself carefully, drawing the reader in. She's structured it from morning to night, respectfully telling people's stories and keeping them safe and anonymous. Written in an understated way, this opens the door into the complex world of a rural doctor.
This beautiful edition includes black & white images interspersed throughout the text.