Breakaway: An Autobiography - Softcover

Murphy, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1505694701 ISBN 13: 9781505694703

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

"All I have is a carry-on, a stethoscope, and a basketball in a mesh cinch bag." Before Doctor Dan Murphy’s ongoing fight for healthcare in Timor-Leste, he lived another life worth sharing. In an otherwise untold story, Breakaway gives an intimate account of the beginning of his story: growing up in small-town Iowa where basketball taught him how to keep his balance both on and off the court. It is with this same amount of focus and determination that he would later fight for global healthcare. From Cuba to Mozambique, from India to Vietnam, Dr. Dan served some of the most underprivileged people across the globe. He shares incredible moments when history was made, including teaming up with activist Cesar Chavez during his famous “Si, se puede” era. Breakaway explores humanity as it is made fragile by poverty, disease, addiction, and desperation. Yet, it reminds us that acts of courage and compassion unite people in search of a cure for injustice and infection. Includes exclusive pictures from Dr. Dan's childhood and activist work with Cesar Chavez. All proceeds from the book will go to the Bairo Pite Clinic in Dili, Timor-Leste.

About this title

About the Author:

Doctor Daniel John Murphy was born in Alton, Iowa in 1944 and received his M.D. from the University of Iowa. He is a recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine as well as the Sergio de Melo Award for his work in Timor-Leste. In 2009, he was presented the Medal of Merit, the country’s highest honor, by former President José Ramos-Horta. His story was also recently featured on Sports Illustrated.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1505694701
• ISBN 13: 9781505694703
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432