{"product_id":"roots-branches-a-family-saga-like-no-other-paperback","title":"Roots \u0026 Branches: A Family Saga Like No Other - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael M. Meguid\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoots \u0026amp; Branches: A Surgeon's Tale (Volume 1)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does a child torn from everything he knows find the strength to endure abandonment, loss, and cultural displacement?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the age of four, Michael Meguid's idyllic childhood in Cairo was shattered. Caught in the friction between an Egyptian father and a German mother, he was left behind in war-torn Germany with strict Prussian grandparents. Navigating loneliness, an uncertain future, and the struggle of an outsider in mid-century England, Meguid's journey is a profound exploration of what it means to belong when \"home\" no longer feels the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eRoots \u0026amp; Branches\u003c\/b\u003e, Dr. Michael M. Meguid weaves a vivid, multi-generational tapestry that begins with a tragic accident in an Upper Egyptian village a century ago. Blending personal reflection with journals, letters, and rare photographs, this poignant narrative follows a young man's path through conscription, grief, and the ultimate triumph of forging a fractured identity into a life of purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Readers Are Drawn to This Journey: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Resilience of the Human Spirit: \u003c\/b\u003e A powerful testament to surviving cultural divides and childhood upheaval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRich Historical Scope: \u003c\/b\u003e Explore immersive landscapes across 20th-century Egypt, post-war Germany, and mid-century England.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Search for Identity: \u003c\/b\u003e A universal theme that resonates with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrimary Source Depth: \u003c\/b\u003e Enhanced with personal letters and photographs that bring history to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom Trauma to Triumph: \u003c\/b\u003e The foundational story of a boy who would eventually become a world-renowned surgeon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcclaimed Authority and Recognition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Michael M. Meguid, Professor Emeritus of Surgery and MFA graduate, brings a rare \"literary precision\" to the medical memoir genre. His work has been recognized for its emotional depth and historical accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWinner: \u003c\/b\u003e 2021 New York Book Festival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWinner: \u003c\/b\u003e Hollywood Book Festival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCritically Appraised: \u003c\/b\u003e \"A story of survival and self-discovery that is as informative as it is moving.\" - \u003ci\u003eGrady Harp, Amazon Hall of Fame\/Top 100 Reviewer\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For Readers Of: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you were moved by the philosophical depth of \u003cb\u003eWhen Breath Becomes Air\u003c\/b\u003e, the medical grit of \u003cb\u003eThe House of God\u003c\/b\u003e, or the clinical insights of \u003cb\u003eComplications\u003c\/b\u003e, Dr. Meguid's series offers a unique, cross-cultural perspective on the life of a physician.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience the Complete Series: A Surgeon's Tale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the transformation from displaced child to master surgeon across all six volumes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVolume 1: Roots \u0026amp; Branches\u003c\/b\u003e - The origins of heritage and displacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVolume 2: Mastering the Knife\u003c\/b\u003e - Medical training and the rigors of London.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVolume 3: Surgeon \u0026amp; Lover\u003c\/b\u003e - Ambition, adulthood, and the complexity of relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVolume 4: Great Joys, Great Sorrows\u003c\/b\u003e - The Harvard residency and the 1970s medical crucible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss this unforgettable journey of survival, love, and self-discovery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScroll up and click \"Add to Cart\" to begin Roots \u0026amp; Branches: A Surgeon's Tale today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of medical dramas, historical memoirs, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003esurgical residency memoir\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, memoir medical, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003emedical training memoir\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e medical non fiction and inspiring true stories.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.78 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 09, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47282298093753,"sku":"9780999298855","price":27.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/4309\/4713\/files\/eUbQTyWEVP9780999298855.webp?v=1783841776","url":"https:\/\/thoobo.com\/products\/roots-branches-a-family-saga-like-no-other-paperback","provider":"Thoobo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}