Mama Jude: An Australian Nurse's Extraordinary Other Life in Africa by Judy Stee

Description: Mama Jude by Judy Steel, Michael Sexton Judy Steel found herself in Uganda at the age of 58, providing medical aid to some of Africas most disadvantaged people. Since 2000, she has returned every year for several months at a time, establishing a small hospital, health clinics for mothers and babies, a physiotherapy centre, literacy school, micro-loan bank and farming infrastructure. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An Australian nurses extraordinary other life in Africa Despite plans to enjoy her retirement after working as a nurse for over three decades, Judy Steel found herself in Uganda, at the age of 58, providing medical aid to some of Africas most disadvantaged people. Since 2000, she has returned every year for several months at a time, establishing a small hospital, health clinics for mothers and babies, a physiotherapy centre, literacy school, micro-loan bank and farming infrastructure. She has done this almost single-handedly, with the financial support of other Australian retirees and a Federal government grant, and has become known among the locals as Mama Jude. this is the inspiring story of a dynamic and determined woman of a certain age making a powerful change to peoples lives. It will appeal to all those readers who loved Dr Catherine Hamlins A HOSPItAL BY tHE RIVER. Author Biography Judy Steel was a nurse for over 30 years. When she is not working in Africa, she lives in Adelaide with her husband. In 2006 she was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for her work in Uganda. This is her first book Details ISBN0733324789 Author Michael Sexton Year 2009 ISBN-10 0733324789 ISBN-13 9780733324789 Format Paperback Imprint ABC Books Place of Publication Sydney Country of Publication Australia DEWEY 610.73 Publication Date 2009-09-01 Subtitle An Australian Nurses Extraordinary Other Life in Africa Publisher ABC Books Short Title Mama Jude Language English Pages 330 Audience General NZ Release Date 2009-09-22 AU Release Date 2009-09-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159550093;

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