📓 Memories recalled in Mountain Stirred Memories of Medicine are those of the author and theoretically describe and explore experiences of patient care in medical settings over the course of 28 years in rural Appalachia and Southern cultural settings. The revelations of how deeply rooted and impactful these patients were to her became poignantly real as the author enjoyed the solitude and sense of isolation that she experienced during a trip home to the Appalachian region.