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					Originally Posted by John K  I found Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid Chronicles series to be light-hearted, angst-free reading.  It's about the last living Druid.  2100 years old but looks and acts like a 21 year old.  He draws power from the earth and one way he uses that is rapid healing.  The stories do include injuries so that might be a negative.  On the other hand, rapid healing from almost any injury might be a good fantasy for your situation. | 
	
 YES! Totally second this.
Also may I suggest these:
The Princess Bride by William Goldman and 
A Night in the Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny