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A Pharmacist's Memoir

Behind the Counter

by John Chaney, R.Ph.

260 pages·Paperback & eBook·LifeRich Publishing

Why Read It

If you've ever walked into a small-town pharmacy and felt like somebody actually knew your name, this book is that feeling put into words. It's the story of a life spent serving people one prescription at a time — and why that still matters more than most folks realize.

About the Book

A tender, true-to-life memoir capturing the heart of small-town America through the eyes of a country pharmacist. With warmth, humor, and deep compassion, Big John shares a life spent serving others — one prescription, one handshake, and one story at a time.

Set against the Appalachian foothills, it's more than a career story; it's a love letter to community, service, and the healing that comes from kindness.

Reader Reviews

★★★★★

"If you grew up in a small town with a drugstore on the corner, this book will bring it all back. Big John's stories about his patients are gentle, funny, and honest."

— Amazon Reader Review
★★★★★

"More than a memoir — it's a reminder of what real community looks like. I bought copies for my sister and my mother."

— Amazon Reader Review

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