Lavy Chris (13 results)

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From a bicycle journey to Africa that began in the UK, to decades spent transforming surgical care, Travels with a Scalpel is a remarkable story of adventure, purpose, and compassion.Chris Lavy traces three intertwined journeys: a physical journey across continents; a professional journey from inexperienced junior doctor to surgeon, teacher, and hospital builder; and a far-reaching journey to improve surgical education and reconstructive care for children across East, Central, and Southern Africa.Along the way, he encounters hardship, humour, friendship, and the enduring resilience of people determined to build a fairer world.Written as a set of stories, at its heart, this is a book about children whose lives can be transformed by the gift of surgery - children who dream simply of walking, running, and living without pain. It is also a deeply human account of the people who dedicate their lives to making those dreams possible.Honest, inspiring, and profoundly moving, Travels with a Scalpel is both a memoir and a call to action: an invitation to anyone in medicine or anyone seeking to make a difference, to consider what part they might play in healing a divided world. From a bicycle journey from the UK to Africa to a lifetime transforming surgical care for children, Travels with a Scalpel is an inspiring memoir of adventure, friendship, and purpose a story of medicine, compassion, and the quest to build a fairer world. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 2nd edition. 272 pages. 9.21x6.18x0.51 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From a bicycle journey to Africa that began in the UK, to decades spent transforming surgical care, Travels with a Scalpel is a remarkable story of adventure, purpose, and compassion.Chris Lavy traces three intertwined journeys: a physical journey across continents; a professional journey from inexperienced junior doctor to surgeon, teacher, and hospital builder; and a far-reaching journey to improve surgical education and reconstructive care for children across East, Central, and Southern Africa.Along the way, he encounters hardship, humour, friendship, and the enduring resilience of people determined to build a fairer world.Written as a set of stories, at its heart, this is a book about children whose lives can be transformed by the gift of surgery - children who dream simply of walking, running, and living without pain. It is also a deeply human account of the people who dedicate their lives to making those dreams possible.Honest, inspiring, and profoundly moving, Travels with a Scalpel is both a memoir and a call to action: an invitation to anyone in medicine or anyone seeking to make a difference, to consider what part they might play in healing a divided world. From a bicycle journey from the UK to Africa to a lifetime transforming surgical care for children, Travels with a Scalpel is an inspiring memoir of adventure, friendship, and purpose a story of medicine, compassion, and the quest to build a fairer world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From a bicycle journey to Africa that began in the UK, to decades spent transforming surgical care, Travels with a Scalpel is a remarkable story of adventure, purpose, and compassion.Chris Lavy traces three intertwined journeys: a physical journey across continents; a professional journey from inexperienced junior doctor to surgeon, teacher, and hospital builder; and a far-reaching journey to improve surgical education and reconstructive care for children across East, Central, and Southern Africa.Along the way, he encounters hardship, humour, friendship, and the enduring resilience of people determined to build a fairer world.Written as a set of stories, at its heart, this is a book about children whose lives can be transformed by the gift of surgery - children who dream simply of walking, running, and living without pain. It is also a deeply human account of the people who dedicate their lives to making those dreams possible.Honest, inspiring, and profoundly moving, Travels with a Scalpel is both a memoir and a call to action: an invitation to anyone in medicine or anyone seeking to make a difference, to consider what part they might play in healing a divided world. From a bicycle journey from the UK to Africa to a lifetime transforming surgical care for children, Travels with a Scalpel is an inspiring memoir of adventure, friendship, and purpose a story of medicine, compassion, and the quest to build a fairer world. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…