"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.
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
Frances Hern grew up in Birmingham, England, and moved to Calgary, Alberta, with her husband in 1973. She has lived in Calgary ever since.
