Tales from Pine Hill [Paperback]

John Eppolito (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 9, 2001

Tales from Pine Hill is a collection of short stories as told from the eyes of a country primary care physician. These tales touch on the human side, sometimes humorous and sometimes sad. In all of these tales, there are stories of everyday triumph to which everyone can relate.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Dr. John Eppolito has a rural family medicine practice in upstate New York. A graduate of Siena College and S.U.N.Y.Upstate Medical College, he resides in Skaneateles, New York with his wife, Michelle, and their two sons, Jonathan and Benjamin.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (January 9, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595158986
• ISBN-13: 978-0595158980
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,818,135 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #80 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Professionals & Academics > Medical

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Good stories, needs an editor, February 3, 2010

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alto606 "alto606" (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tales from Pine Hill (Paperback)

I found this book somewhere a year or so ago, and just re-read it as background for a book I'm writing on the history of a nearby village. I grew up in the area, and can attest to the authenticity of Dr. Eppolito's tales. They accurately reflect the regional culture. However, as a previous review indicated, the good doctor is in serious need of an editor to make things more readable. Particularly noteworthy are several cases of unnecessary recapitulation of the circumstances of the stories. It seems as if he perhaps re-wrote a section of a story, moved it to the beginning of the story, and then forgot to remove the original statements.

He's got a flair for language and his descriptive powers show promise. All that's needed is for someone to help with structure and organization. The stories themselves are interesting and the characters are engaging.

5.0 out of 5 stars My Doctor Wrote a Book!, November 12, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Tales from Pine Hill (Paperback)

I must say I was excited when I read in our local paper that Dr. Eppolito had written a book. The patients he describes all have a story - some with happy endings, some sad. It describes the problems that a rural country doctor faces each day. I didn't realize how many different roles the Dr. plays - physician, psychologist, and counselor. Dr. Eppolito is dedicated to his patients and the community he serves. My family has always admired him for that. To read Dr. Eppolito's book, you will see how much respect he has for his patients. To him, these people that have worked hard all their lives and are faced with a variety of ills are the heroes. A must read!!!

3.0 out of 5 stars response to diana dashner, September 21, 2001

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john eppolito (skaneateles, N.Y. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tales from Pine Hill (Paperback)

response to Diana Dashner's review Diana, I am sorry but I believe you have possibly received my first print edition, that I had to re-do due to the many type errors I discovered in this low budget self published work of mine. Send me your copy and I'll refund your money. I hope you enjoyed the content of the story and you sound like you would make a great editor. John Eppolito m.d. 2949 rt 370 cato, N.Y. 13152