{"title":"James Maskalyk","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eJames Maskalyk\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed physician and author whose writing invites readers into the dynamic world of global medicine. Known for his engaging storytelling and compassionate worldview, Maskalyk combines his experiences in emergency medicine with a literary flair, offering both informative and thought-provoking narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his noted works is \u003cstrong\u003eLife on the Ground Floor\u003c\/strong\u003e, a remarkable book that takes you on a journey between Toronto’s hospitals, the bustling streets of Addis Ababa, and other corners of the earth where he has practised medicine. This book, situated in the \u003cem\u003eTravel \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e category, is not just a travelogue but a revealing account of the challenges and triumphs faced in the field of emergency medicine across varying landscapes and cultures. It uniquely bridges the gap between travel writing and personal memoirs, providing a lens into the humanitarian side of a doctor’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore James Maskalyk's works to gain a deeper understanding of the remarkable interconnections between medicine and the world we inhabit. His insights promise to be as educational as they are enriching, bringing you stories from the frontlines of healthcare with candour and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"life-on-the-ground-floor-by-james-maskalyk-9780385665971","title":"Life on the Ground Floor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this deeply personal book, humanitarian doctor and activist James Maskalyk, author of the highly acclaimed \u003cem\u003eSix Months in Sudan\u003c\/em\u003e (Canongate, 2009), draws upon his experience treating patients in the world's emergency rooms. From Toronto to Addis Ababa, Cambodia to Bolivia, he discovers that although the cultures, resources, and medical challenges of each hospital may differ, they are linked indelibly by the ground floor: the location of their emergency rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere is where Dr. Maskalyk witnesses mourning and laughter, tragedies and hopes, the frailty of being, and the resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549819883756,"sku":"9780385665971","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780385665971.jpg?v=1750027239"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/james-maskalyk.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}