Behind the Counter

Behind the Counter is a tender true-to-life memoir that captures the heart of small-town America through the eyes of a country pharmacist. With warmth humor and deep compassion John Chaney invites readers into a life spent serving others-one prescription one handshake and one story at a time.From his earliest days learning the ropes in a dusty drugstore to the long nights balancing family life with patient care Chaney shares the quiet triumphs and hidden heartbreaks of a profession often overlooked. In these pages you'll meet unforgettable characters-neighbors friends and even a few scoundrels-who brought laughter lessons and purpose to his life behind the counter.Set against the backdrop of the Appalachian foothills this memoir is more than a career retrospective. It's a love letter to community to service and to the enduring spirit of those who show up-day after day-because they care.Behind the Counter is a story for anyone who believes in the power of small acts the strength of rural roots and the healing that comes not just from medicine but from kindness.