Synopses & Reviews
In this compelling and beautifully written memoir, Mohamed Khadra recounts stories from his life as a surgeon, from the grueling years of training to the debilitating sleepless nights on call. He looks back at the doctors and patients who shaped his career; at the endless stream of humanitycourageous, pitiful, admirable, and dislikablewho passed under his knife; and at the shattered lives of doctors defeated by the stresses of the job. This dramatic account of a surgical life shows what happens when extraordinary events overtake everyday lives.
About the Author
Dr. Mohamed Khadra is a professor of Surgery at the University of Sydney, Australia. Mohamed is co-founder of the Institute of Technology Australia, an accredited higher-education provider that contributes to social justice by delivering accessible and affordable degrees to students in developing countries. He is also the author of The Patient: One Man's Journey Through the Australian Health-care System.