![]() ![]() And in each case he has seen first hand the very real impact of war and dealt with its fallout. He has chosen to work in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Syria to name just a few. He recounts in graphic detail his experience, the impact on him and what he has learnt. “War Doctor” is a brutally honest narrative on why Nott decided to step outside his day job and volunteer in war torn countries whenever he can. ![]() ![]() He covers how the film “The Killing Fields” was a real turn around moment when he realised he had to do so much more with his life than just be a surgeon - he felt a calling to take his skills to some of the most challenged parts of the world. Testament to him and his family that he has emerged a genuine inspirational figure and someone willing to document in raw honesty his journey. In fact, Nott’s story of how he was bullied at school and those challenges he faced would be enough to make someone the polar opposite to the strong and caring character that Nott himself portrays in this book. Not bad for someone who had to re-take his A levels and overcome a number of very real obstacles to achieve his goal. He gained an OBE and holds the Robert Burns Humanitarian Award as well as his day job being Professor of Surgery at Imperial College London. This is probably one of the most moving books I have ever read.ĭavid Nott is someone whose work deserves to be documented. ![]()
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