A Surgeon's Heart: The Challenge

After retiring to the Pacific shores of Nicaragua, Dr. Jack Roberts follows a new calling of his Surgeon's Heart. Having grown frustrated and angry with the restrictions, mandates, and penalties imposed on American physicians, the accomplished pediatric heart surgeon vowed to build a new and better health care system, far away from the forces of political power and corporate greed. He teams up with others who are also on the verge of quitting to build a unique network of ultramodern hospitals, focusing on the needs of the patients rather than the profits of payers and investors. He seeks to create an island of medical freedom amid the jungles of Central America, where inspiration, excellence, cooperation, and innovation will be the driving forces. As the story unfolds, Jack is challenged emotionally, physically, and spiritually as he struggles to keep his dream alive, not just for himself, but also for his son. Dr. David Roberts. The talented and ambitious surgical resident experiences many of the same pressures and obstacles that drove his father from his successful practice a few years earlier. Having grown up watching his father's unwavering dedication to his patients and the traditional code of medical ethics, David seeks to overcome the challenges which threaten his pursuit of A Surgeon's Heart.