{"title":"Dr Munjed Al Muderis","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr Munjed Al Muderis is an inspiring figure whose journey from refugee to renowned orthopaedic surgeon is nothing short of remarkable. His books, primarily in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, delve into his extraordinary life experiences, offering readers a profound understanding of resilience and the power of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Iraq, Dr Al Muderis faced life-threatening challenges that forced him to flee his home country. His gripping memoir, \u003cem\u003eGoing Back\u003c\/em\u003e, reflects on these experiences, capturing the harrowing yet transformative journey that led him to Australia, where he rebuilt his life and career against all odds. This collection is not only a testament to his personal achievements but also a broader narrative on hope, perseverance, and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough his work, Dr Al Muderis combines a deep humanitarian ethos with medical insights, providing readers with an intimate glimpse into his professional world and personal philosophy. Whether you are seeking inspiration or wish to learn more about the trials and triumphs of a prominent figure in modern medicine, Dr Munjed Al Muderis's books offer valuable perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"going-back-by-dr-munjed-al-muderis-9781760633165","title":"Going Back","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Munjed Al Muderis's bestselling memoir \u003cem\u003eWalking Free\u003c\/em\u003e, he described his experience as a refugee fleeing Saddam Hussein's Iraq, his terrifying sea journey to Australia, and the brutal mandatory detention he faced in the remote north of Western Australia. The book also detailed his early work as a pioneering orthopaedic surgeon at the cutting edge of world medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eGoing Back\u003c\/em\u003e, Munjed shares the extraordinary journey that his life-changing new surgical technique has taken him on. Through osseointegration, he implants titanium rods into the human skeleton and attaches robotic limbs, allowing patients genuine, effective, and permanent mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMunjed has performed this operation on hundreds of Australian civilians, wounded British soldiers who've lost legs in Iraq and Afghanistan, and a survivor of the Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand. But nothing has been as extraordinary as his return to Iraq after eighteen years, at the invitation of the Iraqi government, to operate on soldiers, police, and civilian amputees wounded in the horrific war against ISIS. These stories are both heartbreaking and full of hope and are told from the unique perspective of a refugee returning to the place of his birth as a celebrated international surgeon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843832074476,"sku":"9781760633165","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23718593482814.jpg?v=1758814668"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-munjed-al-muderis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}