{"product_id":"the-little-mo-effect-a-surgeons-compassion-for-a-charismatic-moroccan-boy-transforms-many-lives-including-her-own-paperback","title":"The Little Mo Effect: A surgeon's compassion for a charismatic Moroccan boy transforms many lives-including her own - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePier Boutin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, the chance encounter of an orthopedic surgeon and an impish boy clad in bright pink rubber boots changes both their lives...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Pier Boutin responded to the call for orthopedic surgeons after the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Leading the first surgical team to arrive in Port-au-Prince, she witnessed devastating trauma and unimaginable suffering. To distract from the haunting memories she traveled to Morocco. In the Atlas Mountains, she came upon a three-year-old boy stumbling around on deformed feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWalking is vital for survival in these remote mountains. With untreated clubfeet, this child faced a dismal future. Yet despite his struggles to walk, he giggled and smiled. His magnetic charm captivated her. She could not walk away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis needs eclipsed her own despondence after the trauma of Haiti.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe thought, \"If he can smile despite his disability, why can't I?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis chance encounter would affect many lives for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Boutin's compassion and determination overcame all obstacles to bring this child, Little Mo, to the United States to treat his disability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the process, she changed his life-but he also changed hers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Boutin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over thirty years of experience. She lives with her family in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewww.pierboutinmd.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is the powerful story of Little Mo, a four-year-old boy from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, whose future changed when he met Dr. Pier Boutin, a medical genius in the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts. This boy transformed her life and many more.\" -Dr. Alan Chartock, CEO, Northeast Public Radio\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In this beautiful, must-read story-equal parts fascinating and inspiring-Dr. Pier Boutin takes us on a captivating journey of courage, healing, and purpose. With hard-won life lessons and resonant stories, Dr. Boutin speaks from her heart, teaching us how to respond to life's challenges and uncertainties with boundless compassion and resilience.\" -\u003cstrong\u003eHeather Thomson\u003c\/strong\u003e, Inventor, Entrepreneur, Entertainer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Pier Boutin shows you exactly how one person can make a difference in this world. Giving her love, time and talent, she took the lead to inspire hundreds of people to cross global, religious and cultural boundaries to heal a little boy, who in turn transformed her own life along with many others. This gripping and achingly beautiful memoir reads like a thriller. It will uplift and empower you to your own greatness.\" -\u003cstrong\u003eDebbie Phillips\u003c\/strong\u003e, founder of Women on Fire(R), podcast host, and author of \u003cem\u003e20 Inspiring Women Share Their Life Secrets (and Save You Years of Struggle!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 290\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47519826542845,"sku":"9798985806441","price":23.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/SXArblRXTGtqWGZSeU5jYVhDTzFDZz09.webp?v=1778417595","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/the-little-mo-effect-a-surgeons-compassion-for-a-charismatic-moroccan-boy-transforms-many-lives-including-her-own-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}