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Title:
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Unlikely Doctor, The |
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Authors:
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Te Moke, Timoti Dr |
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Genre:
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Non Fiction: New Zealand |
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Pages:
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271 |
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Year:
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2025 |
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Publisher:
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Allen & Unwin |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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At 56, most people are starting to draw up retirement plans, but not Timoti Te Moke – at 56 he qualified as a doctor. From an early life distinguished by a litany of disadvantage including addiction, gang life and prison, he first trained as a paramedic, battled a manslaughter charge (to be found not guilty), and then it was on to medical school. Raw, honest and passionate, this inspiring memoir packs a powerful punch, with a clear message that for all children in Aotearoa New Zealand to meet their potential, the barriers need to be broken.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"Well-written, pulls no punches, a passionate timely reminder of ongoing racial inequality in N.Z, affecting the legal process as well as access to healthcare and general wellbeing."
"It was an easy read, and given the large font and big margins, it was a very quick read."
"Timoti is
unapologetic in the way he writes; his storytelling is raw and honest. Has a powerful message, and he expresses himself boldly."
"Written with humour and compassion, and inspirational in terms of what goals might be achievable in apparently impossible circumstances."
"The author highlights institutional racism and the wide misunderstanding of gang culture in N.Z. This book will prompt important conversation."
" I read it aloud to my husband in the evenings, and we'd finished it in a week, easily.'
"I thought his commentary especially useful (given his background in gangs and prison) on some of the political decisions made recently, like the directive for gang members not to wear patches."
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Categories:
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Non-fiction NZ, Non-fiction, Biography, Culture/Ethnic/Racial, Human Rights, Inspirational, Māori, Medical/Health, Social commentary/perspectives, Australia, New Zealand Interest, Just Added, 2027 Titles |
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