Ordinary Miracles

Dr. Rupert Perrin, affectionately referred to as A a�ASir Rupert,A a�A arrived in the United States from Jamaica in 1959 with courage, determination and a high sense of purpose, and was able to harness the mysteries of science for the betterment of manA a�a s fate and destiny. Dr. PerrinA a�a s boundless optimism and burning desire to succeed achieved break-throughs such as the first pregnancy test and Neopterin, which transformed our treatment of the HIV virus. As spiritually uplifting and illuminating as Dr. PerrinA a�a s beloved art collection, Ordinary Miracles: My Incredible Spiritual, Artistic and Scientific Journey interweaves medical history, Jamaican childhood escapades, struggles with diabetes and racism, art history, and the humorous reminiscences of a man deeply rooted in his faith and his past. Dr. PerrinA a�a s life and achievements testify to the fact that the American Dream of equality and opportunity is still realizable in the land of the free and the home of the brave.