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Catherine's Gift John Little

Catherine's Gift By John Little

Catherine's Gift by John Little


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Summary

This companion volume to 'The Hospital by the River' tells the stories of many of the patients.

Catherine's Gift Summary

Catherine's Gift: Stories of Hope from the Hospital by the River by John Little

Australian missionaries Dr Catherine Hamlin and her husband Reg pioneered surgery for the condition called fistula - an injury incurred during obstructed labour resulting in uncontrollable incontinence. Surgeons from all over the world have come to Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital to learn these techniques. Catherine Hamlin is still operating though now in her late eighties. Many of the nurses - and some of the surgeons! - now working first came to the hospital as patients, then stayed on to recuperate and picked up skills as they lent a hand. The book is full of stories interspersed with accounts of the dedicated and painstaking techniques that had to be devised for the undernourished, small-boned patients who come in a steady stream to their doors. Behind all this is the figure of Catherine, described by the New York Times as 'the new Mother Teresa of our age'.

About John Little

John Little is a professional writer and film-maker, who worked for 30 years in television current affairs.

Additional information

GOR002048419
9781854249555
185424955X
Catherine's Gift: Stories of Hope from the Hospital by the River by John Little
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Lion Hudson Plc
2010-01-22
272
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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