One Life
by Christiaan Barnard
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In 1967, Christiaan Barnard, M.D., the world's most beloved heart surgeon, became a pioneer of modern surgery when he performed the world's first heart transplant operation -- it took 5 hours and was a success, thus ensuring his place as the most famous doctor of our time. Since then hehas saved over 150 lives with heart surgery. Born in 1922 in show more South Africa, Barnard is the son of a missionary. He studied medicine in Cape Town and at the University of Minnesota. In 1998, Professor Barnard founded The Barnard Foundation, whose aim is to provide family planning advice and help for sick children all over the world. The Foundation obtains medical cures and assistance for those who cannot afford it for themselves show less
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- One Life
- People/Characters
- Christiaan Barnard; Louwtjie Louw; Fanie Bekker
- Important places
- South Africa; Ceres, South Africa; Beaufort West, South Africa
- Dedication
- For Louis Washkansky and Denise Darvall
- First words
- Perhaps the first time I doubted God could handle all the accidents of mankind occurred while attending a church service on New Year's Eve in Beaufort West, South Africa, where I grew up as a boy.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"Don't worry," he said, "You'll find me here--waiting."
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- English, Finnish, Italian, Spanish
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