THE BOOK

In Harm's Way

Medicine, healing, and hope around the world.

Book cover titled "In Harm's Way" by Peter Newman MD with subtitle "Medicine, healing, and hope around the world." The cover is light blue with red and white text, and features a red heart illustration at the bottom right. There is a quote from Alison Wearing about the book's thoughtful and lyrical prose.

Stories that span continents

Peter Newman writes unforgettable stories of humanity that span continents and cultures, from the Amazon to the Arctic to Africa. His gripping encounters reveal a dedicated doctor who reaches out to connect with the hearts of strangers.

Writing of his own doubts and feelings, he reflects on what it means to be human and vulnerable — for his patients, and himself. A blend of medical dilemmas and vivid journeys, In Harm's Way will leave its mark long after the final page.

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"In medicine I live and work inside people's stories."

Praise for 'In Harm's Way'

What readers are saying

"A remarkable book about a heroic doctor who puts his love of humanity at the core. Courageous, committed, and brilliant — an inspirational story for anyone who wants to know how to do their part to make the world better, one life at a time."
— Rosalie Abella, former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada
"This masterful collection of stories brings us into the life of a dedicated, humane physician, who brings his skills to parts of the world where people are deprived of basic medical care."
— Michael Gordon, Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto, author of Looking Through the Lens
"With thoughtful, lyrical, and sensitively crafted prose, Dr. Newman guides us around the globe and into his experiences as a physician who puts himself in harm's way for the sake of others."
— Alison Wearing, author of Moments of Glad Grace
"Dr. Newman's remarkable career spans continents and cultures, and his stories remind us that medicine is never only about science — it's about humanity, humour, and the extraordinary lives we meet along the way."
— Laurie Gough, author of Island of the Human Heart: A Woman's Travel Odyssey

"With precise observational detail you feel like you are with Dr. Newman as he traverses the border fence in the Golan Heights, or goes to Joseph's village in Uganda. He is also a reflective, insightful observer of his own motivation and mission—his goals, his doubts. You have been warned. You will be hooked on one story after another after another, and you will be much the richer for it."

— Robert Orr, MD, author of Life and Death Decisions, Professor of Medical Ethics, Loma Linda University