Product Description
René Chang worked as a surgeon at the ultra-modern Riyadh Military Hospital, Saudi Arabia between 1979 and 1989. This book records his experience of working amongst, and interacting with ordinary people. It is a time-capsule of a period of great changes. He participated in the development of new services – a kidney transplant programme that achieved international renown; a comprehensive hospital-wide Nutrition Support Service; the Major Disaster Response Plan for KKIA; and seminal research which caught the attention of the medical world. He had the rare privilege of teaching the first group of Saudi women to graduate as doctors. Thus, he was well placed to observe the ‘green shoots’ of women’s emancipation and also their problems.
This book should contribute to improving relations between the West and the Muslim Arabs.
‘René is a great observer of even small details which he transforms into interesting and often exhilarating stories. His communication style is unique and truly enjoyable. René builds bridges between worlds by his stories; genuine reports often twisted with some funny unpredictable nuances; a little like a contemporary Gulliver’s Travels or perhaps life itself.’
Gianluca Zucchelli – UK based professional for L’Unita, IlSole24Ore, Grazia, La Repubblica, Il Foglio.
This book should contribute to improving relations between the West and the Muslim Arabs.
‘René is a great observer of even small details which he transforms into interesting and often exhilarating stories. His communication style is unique and truly enjoyable. René builds bridges between worlds by his stories; genuine reports often twisted with some funny unpredictable nuances; a little like a contemporary Gulliver’s Travels or perhaps life itself.’
Gianluca Zucchelli – UK based professional for L’Unita, IlSole24Ore, Grazia, La Repubblica, Il Foglio.
