Eugene Hughes spent 30 years as a general practitioner in a small town in the south of England. This book chronicles his journey from medical student, through training posts, to general practice, to retirement. Along the way, we share in his training, the endless interviews for jobs, the humour, the mishaps, highs, the lows. There is a sprinkling of NHS history, and more than a sprinkling of opinion. Laugh, cry, empathise, enjoy.