A Desperate Passion An Autobiography
A Desperate Passion: An Autobiography by Helen Caldicott is a memoir published by W. W. Norton & Company in 1997. This 366-page book is presented in English and offers an engaging account of Caldicott’s life as a physician and social activist. The narrative chronicles her journey from her upbringing in Australia to her prominent role in advocating against nuclear testing, highlighting her founding of Physicians for Social Responsibility and her commitment to raising awareness about nuclear issues.
Readers will find a candid exploration of Caldicott’s personal and professional experiences, revealing the intense passions that have driven her activism. The memoir delves into her challenges as a woman balancing family life with her dedication to environmental conservation and political activism. Through her story, Caldicott provides insights into the intersection of science, technology, and social responsibility, making this autobiography a significant contribution to discussions on medical ethics and political processes.
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“Dr. Helen Caldicott,” the Sunday San Francisco Chronicle declares, “is back on the scene.” A Desperate Passion is Caldicott’s engaging, inspiring memoir, chronicling her life both on and off the scene. Raised in Australia and trained as a physician, she first found her voice protesting French nuclear tests in the Pacific. Years later she rose to international prominence, founding Physicians for Social Responsibility, “which did perhaps more than any other group to thrust the nuclear issue under the public eye” (New York Times).
“Driven by intense passions, she seems to have adopted the world’s population as her children. And all of us are probably better off as a result” (East Bay Express Books)–but Caldicott, wife and mother of three, found that her success did not come without cost. This is a personal story too, a candid, revealing self-portrait of a woman who has not relinquished her remarkable efforts to save the world.
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