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Small Steps: A Physio in Ethiopia

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Small Steps: A Physio in Ethiopia by Julie Sprigg offers a vivid and insightful account of her experiences as a physiotherapist in Ethiopia. The narrative explores her journey of navigating cultural challenges, forming meaningful connections, and discovering the profound impact of her work. This engaging travel memoir beautifully captures the spirit of adventure and the transformative power of cross-cultural exchange.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the adventures and challenges of volunteering abroad, particularly in the healthcare sector. Set in Ethiopia, the author's experiences as a physiotherapist offer insights into cross-cultural exchanges and personal growth. This appealing narrative combines travel, compassion, and an intimate view of a fascinating country.

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Small Steps: A Physio in Ethiopia

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A gripping and poignant travel memoir from a promising new writer about working as a physiotherapist in Ethiopia.

As a child, Julie dreamed of being somewhere else, of making a difference. Now, she can't wait to meet the nuns she will live with and the children she will provide physiotherapy for in Ethiopia.

But Julie has trouble sticking to convent rules and soon finds herself wondering how much difference a single physio can make anyway.

When she takes a teaching role at a university, Julie finally feels closer to fulfilling her dreams – training Ethiopia's first physiotherapists, treating paediatric patients, and losing her heart to a handsome colleague.

Then civil unrest reaches the university, forcing Julie's students to choose between their safety and their future. When it comes to being a part of change, why do all steps feel like Small Steps?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925815603

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 358g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Julie Sprigg is a Perth-based author whose debut book Small Steps- A Physio in Ethiopia was shortlisted for the 2018 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award. She worked as a physiotherapist for ten years before switching to a career in foreign aid with programs improving the rights of people with disabilities. After years of regular travel to China, India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Vietnam, Vanuatu and Ethiopia, Julie returned to Perth and now evaluates government programs to overcome social disadvantage. When not writing or working, she can be found reading a picture book atlas with her young son and delighting in domestic adventures.

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