Review of Surgeon Across the Miles from Bombay to Boston

[Jeffrey S Brown]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Surgeon Across the Miles from Bombay to Boston" by Syed Asif Razvi.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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The autobiography, Surgeon Across the Miles from Bombay to Boston by S. Asif Razvi, is a firsthand look at the making of a world-class surgeon. Razvi was born and raised in India and followed his father in pursuing an education in medicine. He elects to complete his post-graduate work in Boston, specializing in surgery. Razvi's work ethic and drive are astounding, and his achievements in philanthropy, medicine, and business make for an impressive list. The author describes his hopes and dreams and explains his projects and tasks sufficiently to keep the reader engaged without getting bogged down in the details. He almost makes surgery sound easy! He also invites us to see his family life; every indicator shows a strong and affectionate group to be proud of. Beginning medical training in one country and completing it in another is not uncommon, but it is by no means easy. It is apparent that the Razvis are financially well-off, which helps them choose schools and start new business ventures. The author continues to broaden his knowledge with voluntary training in new surgical techniques throughout his life, sincerely wanting to help his patients. Moneymaking is not the driving force in his life, though his skills are in great demand, and his reputation attracts patients from around the globe.

Each of the twenty-four chapters is a story in itself. The book is not one continuous flow like a novel; each chapter is discrete. This helps keep the narrative from getting muddled and illustrates the impressive number of substantial events that Razvi has experienced. The author informs us that English is his third language, which is apparent in his writing. This detracts from the text's overall readability, which feels choppy and shows that it needs professional editing. Razvi is a doctor, not a writer. It would probably not be as interesting to younger readers, but I liked Surgeon Across the Miles from Bombay to Boston. It is not an exceptional autobiography, but it is still decent. I give it four out of five stars.

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[Kibet Hillary]

It is good to see that the focus of the author in his autobiography is not just his career as a surgeon, or even moneymaking, but also includes his family. I always appreciate nonfiction books that are wholistic in nature and this sounds to be one of them. @Jeffrey S Brown.

[Ami Sanghavi]

I liked how you highlighted both the inspiring parts of Dr. Razvi’s journey and the writing challenges. It’s impressive how much he’s achieved, especially balancing medicine, family, and philanthropy. Your review makes it clear this book has value, even if it’s not a polished read.