Dr. Schweitzer Of Lambarené
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A compelling work of biographical nonfiction, Dr. Schweitzer of Lambaréné chronicles Norman Cousins' personal journey to the remote jungle hospital in Gabon, West Africa, where the legendary humanitarian Albert Schweitzer dedicated his life to serving the sick and impoverished. With warmth and intellectual depth, Cousins presents an intimate portrait of Schweitzer as philosopher, musician, theologian, and physician — a Renaissance man whose reverence for life shaped every aspect of his extraordinary mission. The narrative details the daily rhythms of the Lambaréné hospital, capturing both the austere conditions and the profound moral conviction that animated Schweitzer's decades of selfless work. Written with the reflective tone of a thoughtful observer, Cousins also grapples with the complex and sometimes controversial legacy of Schweitzer's paternalistic approach to African medicine, offering a nuanced and honest assessment. The result is an enduring tribute that illustrates why Schweitzer remained one of the twentieth century's most debated and admired figures.
Author: Norman Cousins
Format: Hardback
Published: 1961, Adam & Charles Black, London
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A compelling work of biographical nonfiction, Dr. Schweitzer of Lambaréné chronicles Norman Cousins' personal journey to the remote jungle hospital in Gabon, West Africa, where the legendary humanitarian Albert Schweitzer dedicated his life to serving the sick and impoverished. With warmth and intellectual depth, Cousins presents an intimate portrait of Schweitzer as philosopher, musician, theologian, and physician — a Renaissance man whose reverence for life shaped every aspect of his extraordinary mission. The narrative details the daily rhythms of the Lambaréné hospital, capturing both the austere conditions and the profound moral conviction that animated Schweitzer's decades of selfless work. Written with the reflective tone of a thoughtful observer, Cousins also grapples with the complex and sometimes controversial legacy of Schweitzer's paternalistic approach to African medicine, offering a nuanced and honest assessment. The result is an enduring tribute that illustrates why Schweitzer remained one of the twentieth century's most debated and admired figures.