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This physician's autobiography is not about just any doctor but rather one who came from the humblest of beginnings to provide knowledge, wisdom, and healthcare in a country far from his birth. His is a story of determination, sacrifice, and humility that has literally helped thousands of individuals. It is also a story of accomplishment, drilled into his psyche from an early age by a father who always believed what his son could one day become.
The tale of this life begins in Guyana, South America, in 1946. A young boy becomes part of a large family (eventually eight siblings) who initially live in a home without indoor plumbing but with plenty of tough love and discipline. His father is not well educated but is ambitious, not only for himself but also for his son, whom the parent is determined will one day become a doctor. Young Ramdyal leaves home at age twelve to live with his sister and her family to attend high school. From there, he journeys to England, where he attends college, medical school, secures an internship, and eventually becomes a general practitioner. Then, it's on to Australia, where the next forty-five years of his life and career play out.
Author Bhola recounts his professional and personal life straightforwardly. His prose is direct, easy to understand, and seems infused with a sense of honesty, candor, and kindness that supplement his obvious intellect. This combination of capabilities enabled him to achieve success as both a family man and a doctor. Many of the practice management procedures he put in place are now standards followed by doctors throughout Australia. His is a life's journey well lived, plus an inspirational story well told.