{"title":"Percy Rogers","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling world of Percy Rogers, an insightful voice in the genre of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. Renowned for his vivid storytelling and authentic portrayal of life experiences, Rogers' works truly resonate with readers seeking to explore the nuances of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis notable book, \u003cem\u003eActive Labour: Memoirs of a Working-Class Doctor\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a poignant reflection on his journey through the medical profession, infused with tales of determination, empathy, and resilience. As a working-class doctor, Rogers provides a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of practising medicine, enriched by his personal and professional encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of Rogers' works carries a distinct narrative, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader social themes, making them an enlightening read for anyone interested in the intersections of society, class, and healthcare. Engage with Percy Rogers' collection for an immersive dive into the life stories that shape our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"active-labour-memoirs-of-a-working-class-doctor-by-percy-rogers-9781760640842","title":"Active Labour: Memoirs of a Working-Class Doctor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eActive Labour\u003c\/em\u003e is an inspiring, warm and moving memoir by one of the most pioneering and compassionate doctors in Australia, a key advocate for women's reproductive rights. It is a testament to one man's abiding, passionate belief in the power of medicine and the importance of community health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePercy Rogers was no ordinary doctor. Raised in small Western Australian towns, at fifteen he saved enough to buy a train ticket to Perth, where night school was free, with a hope to study medicine. From there he embarked on a medical career that would take him around Australia and the world, from Hobart's busiest hospital to a practice in suburban Coburg; from remote Arnhem Land communities to a city in Saudi Arabia; from the beaches of Cocos Keeling Islands to the Papuan jungle highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn obstetrician by training, Rogers was a passionate advocate for women's reproductive rights, arguing that women should have a greater say in their childbirths and medical care, and a pioneer of the Lamaze technique in Australia. His belief in equality, women's rights and fair working conditions extended beyond the medical profession—a one-time communist and the subject of a secret ASIO file, Rogers was an outspoken critic of social discrimination and a defender of those who could not speak for themselves, whether through illness, gender or language barriers. His work took him into communities near and distant, where he confronted poverty, disease and appalling living conditions as he sought to provide individuals with a basic human right—access to free and safe healthcare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eActive Labour\u003c\/em\u003e is the inspiring, warm and moving story of one of the most pioneering and compassionate health practitioners in the country. It is a testament to one man's abiding, passionate belief in the power of medicine and the importance of community health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46369840955628,"sku":"9781760640842","price":44.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23795363482814.jpg?v=1744797895"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/percy-rogers.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}