The book "No Pitraga l dz Zabolovai" by Arnis Vāksna offers a comprehensive collection of articles published over a span of 20 years in various journals. It addresses significant topics in the medical history of Latvia and highlights both the interests of nursing and current societal issues. The two villages, Pitrags and Zabolova, symbolically represent the western and eastern regions of Latvia, serving as geographical reference points that illustrate the cultural diversity of the country. This specialized book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of medicine and nursing in Latvia and seeking insight into the historical and current challenges in this field.