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Impossible choices, brutal honesty, saving lives on the world’s frontline.

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Stories of Care and Courage in Emergency Medicine

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  • Paperback

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    27 December 2022

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Summary

A heroic doctor’s unflinchingly honest and visceral tale of impossible choices in emergency medicine.

‘A brilliant insight into the forgotten heroes at the sharp end of humanitarian emergencies.’ Jon Snow, Channel 4 News

Winner of a Pride of Manchester Lifetime Achievement Award

This is a story of tireless hard work and astonishing bravery.

Tony Redmond has deployed to wars, refugee crises, air crashes, earthqu…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008449568
ISBN-10:0008449562
Author:Dr Tony Redmond, Hilary Benn
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:HarperNorth
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:27 December 2022
Weight:220g
Dimensions:20mm x 129mm x 198mm
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Frontline by Dr Tony Redmond - ISBN: 9780008449568
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘A stunning example of humanity in action.’ Kate Adie CBE

‘A true Humanitarian.’ David Nott, author of War Doctor

‘A brilliant book by a courageous medic at the perilous forefront of disaster medicine.’ Professor Stephen Westaby, author of Fragile Lives

‘Redmond displays a dogged determination. … The impetus for his career in catastrophe has always been the desire to care and to make a difference.’ The Guardian

‘Redmond has been shot at, spent months sleeping on floors, seen countless children die and often lived in fear for his own life and that of his team.’ The Independent

‘An impressive story of courage and compassion, at great personal risk — and cost.’ Gavin Francis, author of Adventures in Human Being

‘The vividly told story of a remarkable man. An inspiring book, full of humanity and goodness.’ Martin Sixsmith, author of Philomena and The Litvinenko File

‘Tony Redmond’s story of extraordinary bravery and compassion is devastating and inspiring in equal measure. A book of rare insight and candour.’ Dan Jarvis MP, author of Long Way Home: Love, life, death, and everything in between

‘This is the extraordinary story of an inspiring humanitarian. Dr Redmond has shown over decades that with the determination to save and change lives there is no limit to giving and altruism.’ Dr Waheed Arian, author of In the Wars

About The Author

Dr Tony Redmond

Dr Anthony Redmond OBE was an A&E Doctor for over thirty years and is Emeritus Professor of International Emergency Medicine at the University of Manchester, UK. Founder of the NGO UK-Med, he has also worked with the UN, DFID, and the WHO to deliver emergency care to those most in need around the world. He has, in the course of his work, been subjected to heavy metal poisoning, survived malaria and become temporarily paralysed.

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