Roots & Branches: A Family Saga Like No Other (A Surgeon's Tale)
Language: English
Published by M3 Scientific Media (edition ), 2020
Series: Book 1 of 4 - A Surgeon's Tale
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- Title
- Roots & Branches: A Family Saga Like No Other (A Surgeon's Tale)
- Author
- Meguid MD, Michael M.
- Publisher
- M3 Scientific Media (edition )
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0999298852
- ISBN 13
- 9780999298855
- Series
- Book 1 of 4: A Surgeon's Tale
Roots & Branches: A Surgeon’s Tale (Volume 1)
How does a child torn from everything he knows find the strength to endure abandonment, loss, and cultural displacement?
At the age of four, Michael Meguid’s idyllic childhood in Cairo was shattered. Caught in the friction between an Egyptian father and a German mother, he was left behind in war-torn Germany with strict Prussian grandparents. Navigating loneliness, an uncertain future, and the struggle of an outsider in mid-century England, Meguid’s journey is a profound exploration of what it means to belong when "home" no longer feels the same.
In Roots & Branches, Dr. Michael M. Meguid weaves a vivid, multi-generational tapestry that begins with a tragic accident in an Upper Egyptian village a century ago. Blending personal reflection with journals, letters, and rare photographs, this poignant narrative follows a young man's path through conscription, grief, and the ultimate triumph of forging a fractured identity into a life of purpose.
Why Readers Are Drawn to This Journey:- The Resilience of the Human Spirit: A powerful testament to surviving cultural divides and childhood upheaval.
- Rich Historical Scope: Explore immersive landscapes across 20th-century Egypt, post-war Germany, and mid-century England.
- A Search for Identity: A universal theme that resonates with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.
- Primary Source Depth: Enhanced with personal letters and photographs that bring history to life.
- From Trauma to Triumph: The foundational story of a boy who would eventually become a world-renowned surgeon.
Acclaimed Authority and Recognition
Dr. Michael M. Meguid, Professor Emeritus of Surgery and MFA graduate, brings a rare "literary precision" to the medical memoir genre. His work has been recognized for its emotional depth and historical accuracy.
- Winner: 2021 New York Book Festival
- Winner: Hollywood Book Festival
- Critically Appraised: "A story of survival and self-discovery that is as informative as it is moving." — Grady Harp, Amazon Hall of Fame/Top 100 Reviewer
Perfect For Readers Of:
If you were moved by the philosophical depth of When Breath Becomes Air, the medical grit of The House of God, or the clinical insights of Complications, Dr. Meguid’s series offers a unique, cross-cultural perspective on the life of a physician.
Experience the Complete Series: A Surgeon’s Tale
Follow the transformation from displaced child to master surgeon across all six volumes:
- Volume 1: Roots & Branches – The origins of heritage and displacement.
- Volume 2: Mastering the Knife – Medical training and the rigors of London.
- Volume 3: Surgeon & Lover – Ambition, adulthood, and the complexity of relationships.
- Volume 4: Great Joys, Great Sorrows – The Harvard residency and the 1970s medical crucible.
Don’t miss this unforgettable journey of survival, love, and self-discovery.
Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” to begin Roots & Branches: A Surgeon’s Tale today.
Perfect for fans of medical dramas, historical memoirs, surgical residency memoir, memoir medical, medical training memoir, medical non fiction and inspiring true stories."
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