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Discover the inspiring journey of Edric Baker in 'Call Me Brother', a groundbreaking narrative exposing the critical link between healthcare and poverty. This compelling biography highlights Baker's unwavering commitment to making quality healthcare accessible for everyone, regardless of their economic status. In a moving account, author Kate Day narrates how Baker performed life-saving surgeries in wartime Vietnam only to confront the grim realities of poverty when faced with treatable diseases like dysentery. Set against the backdrop of Bangladesh, the story illustrates Baker's relentless fight against healthcare inequities and his transformative impact as the nation's beloved 'Doctor Brother'. Experience the powerful message of hope and compassion that resonates through his pioneering diabetes treatment initiatives costing mere cents a day. A must-read for those interested in social justice, healthcare reform, and stories of resilience, 'Call Me Brother' is not just a biography; it is a call to action for a more equitable world. Suitable for anyone passionate about making a difference, this paperback edition, measuring 140 x 214 mm and spanning 348 pages, is published by New Zealand Kailakuri Link Group. Experience this essential addition to your reading list, published on May 12, 2023. Delivery details: Enjoy fast shipping with careful packaging, ensuring your copy arrives in pristine condition. Order now and be inspired to join the fight against poverty and injustice.
What happens when one person refuses to tolerate injustice and gives everything they have to see it right? Edric Baker was driven by the idea that healthcare should be available for every person, rich or poor. In wartime Vietnam, he performed complex surgery on a patient, only to see him return and die from dysentery, a disease of poverty. Baker refused to accept that healthcare would remain out of the reach of the poor, and devoted himself to living out an alternative. From New Zealand to Vietnam and finally to Bangladesh, this is a story of dogged persistence as, sustained by his Christian faith, Baker confronts the 'emergency of poverty' allied with the best people for the task: the poor themselves. Over three decades in Bangladesh, Baker became the nation's 'Doctor Brother' and pioneered diabetes treatment costing just a few cents per day.
Author: Kate Day Publisher: New Zealand Kailakuri Link Group
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 140 x 214 mm
Pages: 348
Publication Date: 12-05-2023
What happens when one person refuses to tolerate injustice and gives everything they have to see it right? Edric Baker was driven by the idea that healthcare should be available for every person, rich or poor. In wartime Vietnam, he performed complex surgery on a patient, only to see him return and die from dysentery, a disease of poverty. Baker refused to accept that healthcare would remain out of the reach of the poor, and devoted himself to living out an alternative. From New Zealand to Vietnam and finally to Bangladesh, this is a story of dogged persistence as, sustained by his Christian faith, Baker confronts the 'emergency of poverty' allied with the best people for the task: the poor themselves. Over three decades in Bangladesh, Baker became the nation's 'Doctor Brother' and pioneered diabetes treatment costing just a few cents per day.
Author: Kate Day Publisher: New Zealand Kailakuri Link Group
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 140 x 214 mm
Pages: 348
Publication Date: 12-05-2023