{"title":"Dr Waheed Arian","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the remarkable journey of Dr Waheed Arian, a truly inspirational figure who has emerged from the war-torn landscapes of Afghanistan to make a significant impact as a doctor in the United Kingdom. His story is one of resilience, determination, and hope, making his works essential reading in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr Waheed Arian's acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eIn the Wars\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a riveting recount of his life, detailing his experiences growing up amid conflict and his incredible journey to pursue a career in medicine. Through his writing, Arian provides not only a personal narrative but also an insightful perspective on the broader issues of war, migration, and the transformative power of education and healthcare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with Dr Arian's moving accounts and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those who, like him, have navigated adversity to create a positive impact. His works are more than just memoirs; they are a testament to the human spirit and its capacity to overcome even the greatest of challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-the-wars-by-dr-waheed-arian-9780552177641","title":"In the Wars","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refugee's story of grit and resilience from the war-torn streets of Afghanistan to studying medicine at Cambridge and his extraordinary contribution to society now saving lives worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in war-torn Afghanistan, Waheed Arian's first memories are of bombs. His first-hand experience of the power of medicine inspired him to dedicate his life to healing others. But how does a boy with nothing hope to become a doctor?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFleeing the conflict with his family, he spent much of his childhood in refugee camps in Pakistan, living sometimes ten to a room without basic sanitation or access to education. Waheed largely taught himself, from textbooks bought from street-sellers, and learned English from the BBC World Service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmuggled to the UK at fifteen with just a hundred dollars in his pocket, he found a job in a shop. He was advised to set his sights on becoming a taxi driver. But the boy from Kabul had bigger ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorking through PTSD and anxiety, he studied all hours to achieve his vocation. He was accepted to read medicine at Cambridge University, Imperial College and Harvard, and went on to become a doctor in the NHS, currently in A\u0026amp;E.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut he wanted to do more. In 2015 he founded Arian Teleheal, a pioneering global charity that connects doctors in war zones and low-resource countries with their counterparts in the US, UK, Europe and Australia. Together, learning from each other, they save and change lives - the lives of millions of people just like Waheed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of \u003cem\u003eEducated\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWar Doctor\u003c\/em\u003e, this is the extraordinary memoir of a boy who recognized the power of education and dreamed about helping others. It is a tale of courage, ambition and unwavering resilience in the face of all the challenges that life can throw in your way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46372485169388,"sku":"9780552177641","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16053053482384.jpg?v=1744818874"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dr-waheed-arian.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}