The Pavement Doctor of Calcutta
"Interesting, Incisive and Inspirational'"
This web site contains comprehensive information and previously unpublished facts about Dr. Jack Preger MBE . Based on many hours of private interviews, it comprises an e-book of 17 chapters set in various locations in this huge city, and presents as a dialogue between the British doctor and the author. It covers his childhood; his family; his time as a farmer in Wales; the extraordinary events that led him to study medicine as a mature student, and his early years as a doctor in tragic circumstances in Bangladesh, which led to his explulsion from the country.
It follows his subsequent journey to India, where after working briefly for Mother Teresa, he set up and operated an amazing medical clinic at the side of the road for 14 years, his time in Alipore Jail, and his tireless work, for the poor of Kolkata - ongoing to this day at the age of 77. He talks frankly and openly about many topics of interest to many, unveils his personal beliefs; his fears; his philosophies, and his attitudes to religion, the ensemble very often spiced with a sparkling sense of humour.
The book proper follows a general introduction and a 'Reader's Digest' article which renders a dramatic and compelling overview of his daily work. Each chapter is preceded by a vignette of some important incident in his life, which is revealed further down the page. The last chapter ends with 'Rahere' a poem by Rudyard Kipling, which bears much relevance to Jack's essential motivation.
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© By Basil McCall
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Dr Jack Preger MBE
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