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Dr. Jilek-Aall spent 8 months at the Lambarene jungle hospital in 1961. She makes clear that under the autocratic rule of the aged Dr. Schweitzer the hospital had serious deficiencies it need not have had, e.g., not even the operating room had air conditioning. But she also makes a good case that Dr. Schweitzer's profound commitment and his empathy with his patients and staff often enabled them to heal more effectively than a modern hospital could have. She recounts gripping incidents illustrating what a different world the hospital was part of, and also how Dr. Schweitzer had elevated the thinking and the way of life of very many people who had contact with him.
I have little regard for religion or religious thinkers but through this book Dr. Schweitzer made me a little bit wiser and better. An unforgettable book and a fine gift for thoughtful friends.

Positive and inspiring!! The author brings you along with her of how she met Dr.Schweitzer, and how she found herself drawn into working with him at his famous hospital in Lamberene. She has a delightful way of bringing you along with her on her journey, and you discover and learn things just as she did.
The positive spirit that she conveys is truly inspirational.
She will lift you up and help you to feel your own personal idealism. A great book.