From Mountains to Medicine

Scaling the Heights in Search of My Calling

De: Erica Elliott MD

Narrado por: Erica M. Elliott MD

Duración: 9 h y 45 m

Resumen del Editor

From Mountains to Medicine is the story of Erica Elliott's magical, mind-bending, and heart-opening journey of self-discovery in search of her life's purpose.

A courageous woman with insatiable curiosity, Elliott shares her compelling story with disarming honesty. Right from the beginning, she draws the listener into her narrative as she threads her way through the turbulent early years of her life, overcoming many daunting challenges along the way. Her guiding star is her search for meaning and purpose, which leads her to some spellbinding adventures, including perilous climbs of daunting peaks, one of which was subsequently named after her.

Ultimately, Elliott's wise heart leads her home to discover what was there all along--her destiny to be a healer.

©2023 Erica Elliott, MD (P)2024 Erica M. Elliott, MD

A True Hero's Journey Through Mountains & Loves

It is wonderful to read this adventure tale that takes the young Erica to South America, where she hikes killer mountains, falls in love, and breaks hearts along the way. Rare it is that such a hero's journey is that of a young woman, so this tale is to be treasured!

We can see how Dr. Elliott became the empathetic, wise, and experienced physician that she is today as she learns valuable life lessons at each stage of her journey, one she tells with staunch truth, allowing us to voyage with her through the highs and lows of her young life.

It is nice to hear her voice as the narrator telling tales of her youth, so I congratulate her on doing all the reading, instead of retaining young, chirpy professional narrator because the story would not be the same. We have the feeling of a campfire story with hot toddies and snow falling all around.

You will love her first book, Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert, that features the first part of her journey to the Navajo reservation in the US!

Inspiring and uplifting

Erica Elliott's memoir is the remarkable story of the early influences that shaped her into an extraordinary physician.
Read by the author, who brings the stories to life with spell binding authenticity,Erica is a model of courage and source of inspiration for all woman. As my husband and I listened, entranced, I often witnessed his eyes welling up with tears as well. The true story will inspire all who listen!

Adventure in the Andes & Soul Searching

This book might remind the reader of a picaresque novel as Erica Elliott goes from one exciting experience to the next. In a way it’s reminiscent of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” But unlike how Tom and Huck discovered a silver mine, Dr. Elliott makes another kind of valuable discovery. She finds the purpose to her life.
Yes, there’s a bit of soul searching. Yet the overwhelming number of pages are filled with the challenges she encountered: adjusting to a free-wheeling college after strict schools in Germany; uncovering a way to relate to Navajo children she was teaching in New Mexico; trying to better the lives of families in the mountains of Ecuador; and leading young people in Colorado on wilderness trips.
The beginning of the book is a bit confusing as she takes the reader right into the midst of a treacherous mountain ascent in the Andes. But then gently transitions to her early childhood and her high school years. From there her life flows in a more chronological order, although she does use a neat literary trick to get back to the emotional turmoil of her childhood. She explores that time by relating her college sessions with the school psychiatrist following her botched suicide attempt.
It truly is about going from mountains to medicine, including her successful climb — despite some failed attempts — of Mount Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas.
The only disappointing aspect of the book is having to wait to learn about her medical career. That will be told, Dr. Elliott promises, in her next memoir.

Falling in love with Erica.

It is not surprising to me that throughout Erica's life journey, everywhere she goes, people seem to fall in love with her and she with them. Reading this memoir filled me with inspiration. It did not take long for me to be moved to tears listening to this book on audio, which I highly recommend because then you can hear Erica speaking all the of the many languages that she knows including Navajo and Quechua. I am honored to say that I know Erica personally, so I can say from experience that she is not bull shitting her way through this amazing story. She really is this genuine, loving, kind and committed to her integrity. What I didn't know is what a bad ass she is when it comes to climbing the world's highest mountains and saving other people's lives along the way (many times). What I think I loved most about this book was the honesty. It is so refreshing to hear people tell the truth rather than the version they think might be more palatable. This is what I love about Erica. She has that commitment to truth telling and truth living that cuts through all the malaise and bullshit in our society and makes being in her presence feel healing all by itself. Thanks for living your life Erica, and writing about it too! I can't wait for the next one!

Fascinating stories!

Erica tells the stories of her remarkable life that will fascinate any reader. I couldn’t wait to read this after enjoying her first book tremendously. Recommended for all. When’s the movie coming out?!

First rate tale of adventure

As a person who loves both spiritual exploration and nature, I loved listening to Erica Elliot read her memoir. It was a tale of self discovery, set in various exotic and challenging locations.
Erica wanted to know her purpose and what she wanted to do with her life.
I loved the parts when she read in French, German and Spanish, which brought those relationships and exchanges alive. I was exhilarated by her descriptions of climbing mountains in the Andes, enchanted as she spent the summer with a boyfriend in Turkey, Her skill as a teacher and instructor for Outward Bound impressed me. I was also impressed as she came to heal the relationship with her mother.
I appreciate this intimate view into another woman’s life, and how she came to fulfill her destiny.

Adventure awaits!

Again Dr. Elliott spins a tale of real life that seems novelistic. It’s hard to believe that all these stories are true but Erica -- my neighbor for decades -- assured me so. The book sent me daydreaming of an early womanhood as adventurous as young Erica’s. Erica's narration conveys appropriate emphasis. A great listen indeed, not just for friends, but also mountain climbers, Peace Corp volunteers, anyone who ever considered med school, travelers at heart, day dreamers, lovers, and those struggling to find their true purpose. You must fit in one of those categories. Enjoy!

Do not miss this book!

Erica's latest book is a profoundly moving and insightful work. Through richly detailed storytelling, she takes readers on an intimate journey into the remarkable life of a passionate healer. With her deep medical expertise and intuitive understanding, Erica recounts how she has touched and transformed countless lives. Her stories are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the incredible power of compassion. Listeners will find themselves inspired to embrace their own paths of growth and healing. Erica's narration is authentic and engaging, allowing her compassionate spirit to shine through. This book is a true gem that will leave an indelible mark on all who experience it. I highly recommend it.