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Noises After Dark - Memoirs of a Doctor in East Africa
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Noises After Dark - Memoirs of a Doctor in East Africa
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“When I went to medical school, I never dreamt, that as a doctor,
one day the biggest contribution I would make to people’s health,
would be to hand out plastic sheets and blankets under armed
guard.” Moved by the devastating media coverage of the
humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia in 1985, John Tomlinson packed his
bags to volunteer for the Save the Children Fund with the intent to
help rebuild, and run, a small hospital in a Northern Somali town
on the border with Ethiopia. However, faced with diminishing
supplies, poorly trained staff and murmurs of civil unrest, the
enormity of the task soon became clear. When the actions of a
resentful colleague led to his wrongful imprisonment and the
escalation of ongoing tribal conflicts drew ever closer, the safety
of his staff and himself became increasingly compromised. Set in
the context of a country that is not yet at peace, Noises After
Dark offers first-hand experiences of historical events, and pays
tribute to the unsung heroes working in conflict zones back then
and today. Proving that humour and heart can still be found in the
darkest of places, John’s memoir reveals the truth, both good and
bad, behind the news stories and ultimately how his time there led
to his realisation that health is not only about health care.
General
Imprint: |
Matador
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
June 2023 |
Authors: |
John Tomlinson
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
352 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-80313-707-0 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-80313-707-X |
Barcode: |
9781803137070 |
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