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Small by Small

About Small by Small

As he works his way through his medical training, Ike Anya's grandmother reassures him, saying:Everything worthwhile is achieved small by small.It's the 1990s, a turbulent time in Nigeria's political history, and a young Ike Anya embarks on the journey to qualifying as a medical doctor. In a story that charts the triumphs and failures of his student days through to his first demanding year as a house officer, Anya's sharp wit, gentle humour and abounding curiosity present a medical memoir unlike any from the West. Recalling the vibrancy of tempestuous 1990s Nigeria - the political unrest, social change and worsening economy - Anya also celebrates the friendships, minor rebellions and hard graft of student days. Small by Small is a deeply intimate memoir imbued with determination, compassion and a love of storytelling.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781837262397
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 304
  • Published:
  • September 16, 2024
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Expected delivery: December 26, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
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Description of Small by Small

As he works his way through his medical training, Ike Anya's grandmother reassures him, saying:Everything worthwhile is achieved small by small.It's the 1990s, a turbulent time in Nigeria's political history, and a young Ike Anya embarks on the journey to qualifying as a medical doctor. In a story that charts the triumphs and failures of his student days through to his first demanding year as a house officer, Anya's sharp wit, gentle humour and abounding curiosity present a medical memoir unlike any from the West. Recalling the vibrancy of tempestuous 1990s Nigeria - the political unrest, social change and worsening economy - Anya also celebrates the friendships, minor rebellions and hard graft of student days. Small by Small is a deeply intimate memoir imbued with determination, compassion and a love of storytelling.

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