The Albert Coates Story: The Will That Found The Way
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Few lives encapsulate the full spectrum of human endurance quite like that of Albert Coates — a man whose extraordinary story moves from the operating theatres of pre-war Australia to the brutal jungle camps of the Burma-Thailand Railway. The Albert Coates Story: The Will that Found the Way chronicles the remarkable life of one of Australia's most celebrated surgeons, who, as a prisoner of war under the Japanese Imperial Army, performed life-saving operations under unimaginable conditions with almost no equipment, driven solely by an indomitable will to keep his fellow soldiers alive. Co-authored with Newman Rosenthal, this biography presents a narrative that is as much a testament to the resilience of the human spirit as it is a detailed account of a distinguished medical career. The prose balances clinical precision with deep emotional weight, honouring the heroism of an era and a generation shaped by sacrifice. Published by Hyland House in Melbourne, this is an essential work for readers drawn to Australian military history, medical biography, or true stories of courage that defy all rational expectation — leaving one to wonder just how much the human will can truly achieve.
Author: Albert Coates And Newman Rosenthal
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Few lives encapsulate the full spectrum of human endurance quite like that of Albert Coates — a man whose extraordinary story moves from the operating theatres of pre-war Australia to the brutal jungle camps of the Burma-Thailand Railway. The Albert Coates Story: The Will that Found the Way chronicles the remarkable life of one of Australia's most celebrated surgeons, who, as a prisoner of war under the Japanese Imperial Army, performed life-saving operations under unimaginable conditions with almost no equipment, driven solely by an indomitable will to keep his fellow soldiers alive. Co-authored with Newman Rosenthal, this biography presents a narrative that is as much a testament to the resilience of the human spirit as it is a detailed account of a distinguished medical career. The prose balances clinical precision with deep emotional weight, honouring the heroism of an era and a generation shaped by sacrifice. Published by Hyland House in Melbourne, this is an essential work for readers drawn to Australian military history, medical biography, or true stories of courage that defy all rational expectation — leaving one to wonder just how much the human will can truly achieve.