Catherine Hamlin (1924–2020)
Author of The Hospital by the River: A Story of Hope
About the Author
Works by Catherine Hamlin
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- Other names
- Nicholson, Elinor Catherine (birth name)
- Birthdate
- 1924-01-24
- Date of death
- 2020-03-18
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- Australia
- Birthplace
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Place of death
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Places of residence
- Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
- Education
- University of Sydney (MD)
- Occupations
- obstetrician
gynecologist - Organizations
- Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital
Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation
Hamlin College of Midwives
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- Works
- 1
- Members
- 276
- Popularity
- #84,078
- Rating
- 4.2
- Reviews
- 4
- ISBNs
- 14
I was able to meet the author and the CEO of the Australian fundraising branch, Lucy Perry, and ask them about Dr, Hamlin. Both say she is every bit as inspirational in person as she is in her book. I highly recommend this read for anyone interested in international development systems that WORK, human rights, women's rights, women's health, or just looking for a read which will give you a reason to feel proud of humankind again.… (more)