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A doctor who crossed borders of faith and fear to heal thousands in a war‑torn land.
Shepard of Aintab tells the true story of Dr. Shepard, a physician who worked across creeds in Asia Minor. From early medical training to battlefield wards, his life shows how courage, care, and patient love can unite people of different religions and backgrounds. The book blends memoir, history, and frontline hospital work to reveal a man who gave his life to healing others, even amid great danger.
Across deserts and mountains, in moments of plague and war, he tended the sick, saved lives, and built trust between communities. His hospital doors opened to patients of all faiths, and his insistence on compassion helped break down long‑standing barriers. This edition collects the recollections of those who knew him and the records that bear witness to his work and faith.
- Explore the making of a medical pioneer who served people of many faiths.
- Follow perilous journeys to reach patients in remote villages and war zones.
- See how a hospital became a place where prejudice faded and healing began.
- Learn about the enduring impact of humanitarian service in difficult times.
Ideal for readers interested in medical history, humanitarian work, and cross‑cultural stories of faith and service.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the extraordinary life and work of Dr. Shepard, a pioneer in healthcare who became known as the "Big Little Doctor" during his fifty-year mission in the Ottoman Empire city of Aintab. Born into a farming family in the United States, the author recounts Shepard's journey from his childhood exploits and determination to gain an education to his tireless efforts to bring medical care to a land where superstition and ignorance mingled dangerously with disease. Through gripping tales of Shepard's daring escapades, perilous travels, and miraculous surgeries performed with limited resources, the book explores the profound impact one dedicated individual can have on a community. It delves into Shepard's innovative solutions for treating patients of all backgrounds, his struggle to establish a hospital amidst political turmoil and financial constraints, and his unwavering commitment to demonstrating the power of love and compassion in a divided world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331652205_0
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