A Passionate Life by Helen Caldicott

Autobiography of this prominent Australian activist. Divided into four parts, the first covers her early years when she trained as a doctor and devoted herself to the care of children with cystic fibrosis. The latter sections detail her commitment to nuclear disarmament, both in Australia and overseas and her later political career as an independent standing on an anti-nuclear platform. She helped found Physicians for Social Responsibility and Women's Action for Nuclear Disarmament. Includes reflections on the impact her work has had on her family, medical career, marriage and her own well-being. An index is included. Other books by Helen Caldicott include 'If You Love This Planet', 'Nuclear Madness' and 'Missile Envy'. This 1996 Random House - Australia Paperback is in very good condition. Heavy.

ISBN: 9780091831066 SKU: 1112831 This image is of the actual book.

Location: Biography