Signs of Life

Name: Signs of Life
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SKU: 9781788161220
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To the Ends of the Earth with a Doctor

By Stephen Fabes

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Signs of Life by Stephen Fabes takes the reader on a remarkable journey across six continents as the author delves into the world of global healthcare. Combining personal stories from his extensive travels as a doctor and cyclist, Fabes explores the challenges and triumphs of medical practices in diverse cultures and landscapes, offering a unique perspective on what it means to provide care around the world. This travelogue is both an adventure and a poignant commentary on global health issues.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic tales of adventure and personal transformation. It chronicles an extraordinary six-year journey cycling across six continents, blending captivating storytelling with insightful reflections on global health and human connections. The narrative's rich detail and the author's unique perspective make it a compelling read for those intrigued by the intersection of travel and the human condition.

Signs of Life

The cycling doctor: Round the world with a stethoscope.

The cycling doctor: Round the world with a stethoscope

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They say that being a good doctor boils down to just four things: Shut up, listen, know something, care. The same could be said for life on the road, too.

When Stephen Fabes left his job as a junior doctor and set out to cycle around the world, frontline medicine quickly faded from his mind. Of more pressing concern were the daily challenges of life as an unfit rider on an overloaded bike, helplessly in thrall to pastries. But leaving medicine behind is not as easy as it seems.

As he roves continents, he finds people whose health has suffered through exile, stigma or circumstance, and others whose lives have been saved through kindness and community. After encountering the frozen body of a monk in the Himalayas, he is drawn ever more to healthcare at the margins of the world, to crumbling sanatoriums and refugee camps, to city dumps and war-torn hospital wards.

As he learns the value of listening to lives—not just solving diagnostic puzzles—Stephen challenges us to see care for the sick as a duty born of our humanity, and our compassion.

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Signs of Life by Stephen Fabes is heralded as a profound and entertaining travel memoir that navigates both geographic and human landscapes. It offers a blend of adventure and introspection, often praised for its vivid storytelling and Fabes's ability to weave medical insights into his cycling journey. Reviewers highlight the book's humour, humanity, and the compassionate portrayal of the diverse peoples and cultures encountered, making it a refreshing and hopeful read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788161220

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pursuit

Edition: Main

Illustration: 16 page colour plate section

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 432

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Addiction & Recovery Cycling Education & Reference Non-Fiction Sports Stephen Fabes Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Stephen Fabes is a medical doctor with a bad case of wanderlust and no sense of direction. He finally found his way home in 2016 after cycling the length of six continents - a six-year adventure across 75 countries and 53,000 miles. Stephen uses human stories to explore the landscape of health and disease. His writing has appeared in the Guardian, the Telegraph, Geographical, CNN and the BBC among others; he is an inspiring public speaker and a regular at live storytelling nights. Currently working in the Emergency Department and Acute Medicine, time off is for running trails. Signs of Life is his first book. www.stephenfabes.com