Promises To Keep: The Life Of Doctor Thomas A. Dooley (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163813447)

Promises To Keep: The Life Of Doctor Thomas A. Dooley is a biography written by Agnes W. Dooley about the life of her brother, Dr. Thomas A. Dooley. The book chronicles Dr. Dooley's life from his childhood in St. Louis, Missouri, to his work as a medical doctor in Southeast Asia during the 1950s and 1960s. Dr. Dooley gained international recognition for his humanitarian work, particularly for his efforts to provide medical aid to refugees and the poor in Laos and Vietnam. He also became a prominent figure in the fight against communism in Southeast Asia. The book provides a detailed account of Dr. Dooley's personal and professional life, including his struggles with his own health and his relationships with family and friends. It also explores the political climate of the time, including the Cold War and the Vietnam War, and how it affected Dr. Dooley's work and life. Overall, Promises To Keep is a touching and inspiring tribute to a man who dedicated his life to helping others and making a difference in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Agnes W. Dooley
ISBN-10: 1163813443
ISBN-13: 9781163813447
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 316
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.66d