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This memoir begins in 1940s middle-class Catholic Ireland, and tells the story of a country boy who became a doctor in 1957 while holding onto the dream of working with the poor. Turning down the prospect of a glittering career, he went instead to work in Africa and the Caribbean with his young wife, Doreen, driven by a long-nurtured desire to serve as a missionary doctor. His adventures bring us to the heart of Africa, the sands of the Sahara, the lush islands of the Caribbean and the world of Islam in Saudi Arabia. Dr Colbert shares stories of medical dilemmas, mistakes, and triumphs; of the people he worked with; and of the people he served, bringing the reader with him as he describes incidents that are sometimes happy, sometimes sad, but always fascinating. This is more than a travel book: love, faith, and understanding shine through the pages.
