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Ice Cream: A Doctor's Journey to Discover What Matters

Alastair McAlpine

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Pan Macmillan
19 April 2024

Biography; Paediatric medicine; Paediatric nursing

A paediatrician's inspiring journey of finding meaning amidst chaos and addiction

In 2018, palliative paediatrician Alastair McAlpine shared the profound wisdom of his young patients, revealing what they enjoyed most in life and what gave it meaning. Their simple yet insightful responses touched millions worldwide. But McAlpine's own journey was far from easy, as he struggled with addiction, a grueling internship, and the deadly HIV pandemic that threatened to derail his path.

Prescription: Ice Cream is McAlpine's engaging memoir, chronicling the highs and lows of working as a medical doctor in South Africa. With the help of metal music and ice cream, he persevered, finding purpose in the chaos and inspiring others along the way. This poignant account offers a glimpse into the challenges and rewards of paediatric medicine, and the resilience required to overcome personal and professional obstacles.

By: Alastair McAlpine
Imprint: Pan Macmillan
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781770108042
ISBN 10: 1770108041
Pages: 324
Publication Date: 19 April 2024
Recommended Age: From 16 to 99 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

ALASTAIR MCALPINE is a paediatric infectious diseases physician who was born and raised in Johannesburg. His passions include preventing infections in kids, listening to noisy bands and encouraging his colleagues to prescribe ice cream more frequently.