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“Stories, we all have stories. Nature does not tell stories, we do. We find ourselves in them, make ourselves in them, choose ourselves in them. If we are the stories we tell ourselves, we had better choose them well.”

Quote by James Orbinski

Book:An Imperfect Offering: Dispatches from the medical frontline

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An Imperfect Offering: Dispatches from the medical frontline

This book offers a firsthand account of the challenges and experiences faced by medical professionals in their daily work. more

Author

James Orbinski is a renowned physician born in 1960. He has made significant contributions to the field of international medical aid, particularly during the refugee crises in Ethiopia and Rwanda. Dr. Orbinski is known for his commitment to medical humanitarianism and his care for the suffering. more

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