Purple Hands - eBooks.
A Kiwi Nurse-Midwife’s Response in Times of Crisis By Barbara Walker QSO
Discover the extraordinary journey of a Kiwi nurse-midwife, whose faith and resilience guided her through decades of humanitarian crises around the globe.
Read this book to:
- Gain insight into the challenges and triumphs of global humanitarian aid work.
- Be inspired by real-life stories of faith, courage, and compassion.
- Understand the realities faced by refugees in times of crisis.
- Learn how resilience and trust in God can overcome adversity.
- Discover practical lessons for making a difference in your own community.
- Experience the transformative power of cross-cultural service and partnership.
- Find encouragement to pursue your calling, no matter the obstacles.
Features
- First hand accounts from refugee camps and disaster zones worldwide.
- A blend of professional expertise and personal faith reflections.
- 12 pages of captivating colour photos from Barbara’s journey.
- Detailed insights into midwifery, healthcare, and crisis management.
- Inspiring examples of cross-cultural partnerships and humanitarian efforts.
You are buying a zipped file containing eBook editions of this 206 page book in PDF, ePub and Mobi formats. (2020)
ISBNs:
Mobi 9781988572437
ePub 9781988572444
PDF 9781988572451
Language: English
B/W text, 12 pages colour photos
What drives someone to leave behind comfort and safety to serve in the world’s most challenging environments? In Purple Hands, Barbara Walker—a Kiwi nurse-midwife and ordained minister—shares her remarkable story of faith, courage, and compassion.
Drawing on 20 years of experience in international aid, Barbara takes readers to refugee camps and disaster zones across Asia and Africa, where she faced incredible challenges, from makeshift bamboo hospitals in Thailand to life on the front lines in Somalia. Her gripping accounts of caring for displaced families, delivering babies in dire conditions, and navigating cultural complexities will inspire and move readers deeply.
But Purple Hands is more than just a memoir; it’s a testament to the power of faith, resilience, and teamwork. Barbara reflects on the lessons learned through her work and her commitment to making a difference in an unequal world. With vivid storytelling and heartfelt honesty, she invites readers to consider how they, too, can contribute to positive change.
Complete with stunning colour photographs and a foreword from esteemed colleagues, Purple Hands is a riveting and hope-filled read for anyone drawn to humanitarian work, faith-driven service, or the transformative power of compassion.
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Praise for Purple Hands
“You are in for a riveting read. Expect to laugh a lot and maybe cry a bit. Barbara, one of my former highly valued colleagues in Pakistan, is one of God’s more intrepid and dedicated servants." Ruth Coggan MB, ChB, FRCOG, OBE, SQA
“Every now and then God sends into the world a special person, a high achiever with a great passion for demonstrating Christian work. Barbara is that person.
Barbara sometimes lived on the edge of war zones. She took her extraordinary nursing and administration skills into desperate situations around world. Her resilience, bravery and perseverance are a shining light, benefiting humanity in many different countries." Rosemary Holt (Fellow aid worker)
About the Author
Barbara Walker was called by God to become a missionary nurse at the early age of 13. Little did she know that she would end up working in some of the toughest places in the world over several years.
She has had a multitude of roles including nurse, midwife, eye surgeon, anaesthetist, dentist, car mechanic, vet, plumber, carpenter, health manager, and she is also an Anglican Priest.
Barbara now lives in Invercargill and works as a Volunteer Rural Chaplain. She is the Archdeacon of the Rural South for the Anglican Diocese of Dunedin.
The Bible verse, 1 Thessalonians 5:24 “The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it." has remained very special for Barbara. It has given her great strength to keep going, seeking to save lives and do her best as she faced challenges and situations which were way beyond her ability to handle, including a death threat and serious illnesses. Contents
- Foreword
- First the End…Then the Beginning
- And then one day, everything changed
- An update from the police LISTBREA