Small by Small: A Nigerian Doctor's Story

A young man's medical education in 1990s Nigeria: a deeply personal memoir that provides a window onto ordinary Nigerian lives at a time of political turmoil.

As he works his way through his medical training, Ike Anya''s grandmother reassures him, saying:

Everything worthwhile is achieved small by small.

It''s the 1990s, a turbulent time in Nigeria''s political history, and a young Ike Anya embarks on the journey to qualifying as a medical doctor. In a story that charts the triumphs and failures of his student days through to his first demanding year as a house officer, Anya''s sharp wit, gentle humour and abounding curiosity present a medical memoir unlike any from the West. Recalling the vibrancy of tempestuous 1990s Nigeria - the political unrest, social change and worsening economy - Anya also celebrates the friendships, minor rebellions and hard graft of student days.

Small by Small is a deeply intimate memoir imbued with determination, compassion and a love of storytelling.

• | Author: Dr Ike Anya
• | Publisher: Canongate Books
• | Publication Date: Aug 01, 2024
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781837262397
• | ISBN-10: 183726239X