A Labrador Doctor The Autobiography of Wilfred Thomason Grenfell

"A Labrador Doctor" by Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell is an autobiography that recounts the extraordinary life of a doctor who committed himself to helping people in the harsh lands of Labrador and Newfoundland. The story begins with Grenfell's birth in England in 1865, where he grew up with a love for nature and the sea. He shares exciting stories from his childhood, like adventures on the shore and a sad event involving a fisherman and a snowstorm. These early experiences, along with his family’s background, helped to shape him into a caring person who wanted to provide medical care to those living in isolated areas.