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Vital Remains - The True Story Of The Coloured Boy Behind The Wardrobe (Paperback) Loot Price: R8
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Vital Remains - The True Story Of The Coloured Boy Behind The Wardrobe (Paperback)

Amos Van Der Merwe

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Chris Barnard needed the help of exceptional men and women to stay ahead of the fast-developing science of transplantation. One of these exceptional men were Winston Wicomb, the darker brother of the famous Randall.

He had to be hidden as a child to prevent the Apartheid inspectors from discovering his family’s racial identity. He had to endure the rampant racism that existed in South Africa at school and in the army… Winston, who had to fix cars in the backyard to make ends meet, had a curious encounter with Chris Barnard and got appointed in his research laboratory. Winston had to develop an apparatus with which hearts could be kept alive to enable transport.

This is the story of an unlikely hero; a man who changed transplantation forever, and a South African citizen who never got the recognition he deserved.

It’s a story of perseverance. And hope. Even... love.

General

Imprint: Naledi
Country of origin: South Africa
Release date: November 2017
Authors: Amos Van Der Merwe
Dimensions: 213 x 137 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 978-0-928316-91-9
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Science, technology & engineering
Books > Medicine > Surgery > Vascular surgery
Books > Medicine > Surgery > Transplant surgery
Books > Humanities > History > African history > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies
Books > History > African history > General
Books > Biography > Science, technology & engineering
Books > Local Author Showcase > Biography
LSN: 0-928316-91-2
Barcode: 9780928316919

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