Dr. Schweitzer Of Lambarene

By Norman Cousins

Book Overview

""Dr. Schweitzer of Lambarene"" by Norman Cousins is a biography of the renowned physician and humanitarian, Dr. Albert Schweitzer. The book chronicles Schweitzer's life and his work as a medical missionary in Africa, specifically in the small town of Lambarene in Gabon. Cousins details Schweitzer's philosophy of ""Reverence for Life"" and how it influenced his medical practices and his efforts to promote peace and justice. The book also explores Schweitzer's musical talents and his contributions to the field of organ music. Cousins draws from personal interviews with Schweitzer and extensive research to provide a comprehensive and insightful account of this remarkable individual. Overall, ""Dr. Schweitzer of Lambarene"" is a compelling portrait of a man who dedicated his life to serving others and making a positive impact on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163807567
• ISBN13: 9781163807569
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"