Norman Bethune: The Incredible Life and Tragic Death of a Revered Canadian Doctor

by Frances Hern

Overview

"Within hours of his arrival, Norman was taken to meet Chairman Mao Zedong. The smiling man grabbed Norman's hands in welcome....The two men talked for hours." This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: history or biography. One of the world's top surgeons, an advocate of democratic medical services, and an international humanitarian, Norman Bethune risked his life to deliver blood to the front lines. He is revered in China as a hero, where he was a personal friend of Chairman Mao Zedong, and his unceasing and inventive work established a lasting bond between his adopted people and this heroic Canadian.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781552778128
Publisher:	James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Publication date:	02/22/2012
Series:	Amazing Stories
Sold by:	De Marque
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	329 KB

About the Author

FRANCES HERN grew up in Birmingham, England near Tolkien territory. An avid reader and writer, she now lives in Calgary, Alberta, and Golden, BC, where she writes poetry, non-fiction and children's fiction. Although she didn't enjoy high school history she has come to realize how strongly the past influences the present and aims to write historical fiction and non-fiction that will entertain readers. Please visit www.franceshern.ca

Table of Contents

Contents

Chapter 1: In His Grandfather's Footsteps

Chapter 2: Finding a Purpose

Chapter 3: Path of Discovery

Chapter 4: Stalemate

Chapter 5: Spain: Answering the Call

Chapter 6: The Fight against Fascism

Chapter 7: China: An Incredible Journey

Chapter 8: Norman's Model Hospital

Chapter 9: A Man of the People

Epilogue

Bibliography

Appendix A: Bethune Ancestry

Appendix B: Chronology of the Spanish Civil War

Appendix C: Chronology of the Sino-Japanese War