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A Surgeon's Fight To Rebuild Men: An Autobiography

A Surgeon's Fight To Rebuild Men: An Autobiography

Albee, Fred Houdlett
Thomas, Lowell

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 125833030X
ISBN13: 9781258330309
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: May 12 2012
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Surgeon's Fight To Rebuild Men: An Autobiography is a compelling memoir written by Fred Houdlett Albee, a renowned surgeon who dedicated his life to helping patients with debilitating injuries and deformities. The book chronicles Albee's journey from his early years as a medical student to his pioneering work in reconstructive surgery, which earned him international acclaim.Throughout the book, Albee shares his experiences working with soldiers injured in World War I, as well as his groundbreaking surgeries on patients with conditions such as clubfoot, cleft palate, and spinal deformities. He also discusses his work with polio patients, which ultimately led to the development of the Albee brace, a device that helped many children with the disease.Beyond his surgical achievements, Albee also delves into his personal life, including his struggles with alcoholism and his relationships with colleagues and family members. Through it all, he maintains a candid and introspective tone, reflecting on the highs and lows of his career and personal life.Overall, A Surgeon's Fight To Rebuild Men is a captivating read that offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable surgeon who dedicated his life to improving the lives of others. Albee's story is inspiring and thought-provoking, and is sure to resonate with readers interested in medicine, history, and the human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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