Book Information
- Series: Amazing Stories
- Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Publication Date: 31 May 2004
- Copyright Year: 2004
- ISBN: 9781551537931
- Page Count: 144
- Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"
Purchasing Information
Digital (ePub)
9781552778128
$12.99 CAD
Norman Bethune
The Incredible Life and Tragic Death of a Revered Canadian Doctor
by Frances Hern
One of the world's top surgeons and an international humanitarian, Norman Bethune risked his life to deliver blood to the front lines. He is revered in China as a hero, where he was a personal friend of Chairman Mao Zedong, and his unceasing and inventive work established a lasting bond between his adopted people and this heroic Canadian.
"Within hours of his arrival, Norman was taken to meet Chairman Mao Zedong. The smiling man grabbed Norman's hands in welcome....The two men talked for hours." This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: history or biography. One of the world's top surgeons, an advocate of democratic medical services, and an international humanitarian, Norman Bethune risked his life to deliver blood to the front lines. He is revered in China as a hero, where he was a personal friend of Chairman Mao Zedong, and his unceasing and inventive work established a lasting bond between his adopted people and this heroic Canadian.
About the Author
Frances Hern grew up in Birmingham, England, and moved to Calgary, Alberta, with her husband in 1973. She has lived in Calgary ever since.
Subjects (BISAC)
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Medical (incl. Patients), HISTORY / Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-)
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