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From Scalpel to Spade - A Surgeon's Road to Ithaka

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Management number 201809158 Release Date 2025/10/08 List Price $14.47 Model Number 201809158
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This memoir is the story of a Hong Kong doctor who worked as a surgeon for over fifty years and later turned his hand to gardening. It is filled with real-life cases and medical causes of illnesses, as well as tales from his personal life and reflections on his journey to becoming an expert gardener. The book is written in a lively, engaging style and is sure to win the hearts of many.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 16 March 2023
Publisher: The Chinese University Press


This captivating memoir unfolds the tale of a truly remarkable life—a Hong Kong doctor who dedicated over fifty years to the art of surgery before embracing his other great passion, gardening. The narrative is a tapestry of emotions, ranging from humor to heartache, and from educational to enlightening. Dr. Lee vividly recounts real-life cases and delves into the medical causes of illnesses, sharing captivating stories of life-saving operations that will keep readers enthralled.

In between these chapters, the author interweaves tales from his fascinating personal journey, offering insights into his path to becoming an expert gardener. Throughout the book, the metaphor of the author's journey to Ithaka, as depicted in a poignant poem of the same name, serves as a guiding light, outlining a path for living a life brimming with adventure, discovery, and fulfillment.

Beautifully written in a lively and engaging style, this book resonates with readers on multiple levels. Whether they had the privilege of knowing this esteemed and beloved surgeon-gardener personally or simply wish they could have met him, this book is sure to touch their hearts and leave a lasting impression.

Weight: 478g
Dimension: 223 x 147 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789882372283


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