Memoirs of a Red Cross Doctor - Better to Light a Candle (Paperback)

Synonymous with conflict and humanitarian aid, the mandate of the International Red Cross (ICRC) is to protect the wounded victims of war, civilians, prisoners and refugees alike. In Memoirs of a Red Cross Doctor, Frank Ryding recounts the missions he undertook with the Red Cross during a career spanning 35 years. Having worked as a doctor in many of the world s war zones and natural disasters from the 'killing field' era of Cambodia, to Afghanistan, Chechnya, Somalia, Pakistan and Sudan his is an account of observation and also personal experience, contrasting the serious, the terrifying, the heart-rending and the heart-warming. It is also the story of the victims who suffer the consequences of war and disaster. It shows both their courage and that of the aid agencies sent to help them. As Frank recalls from some Somali graffiti: "It is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness'.

General

Imprint:	Pen & Sword History
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2017
Authors:	Frank Ryding
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	238
ISBN-13:	978-1-5267-1688-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Science, technology & engineering Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > Charities & voluntary services Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Other warfare & defence issues > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > Postwar, from 1945 Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > History > World history > From 1900 > Postwar, from 1945 Books > Biography > Science, technology & engineering
LSN:	1-5267-1688-7
Barcode:	9781526716880

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