Boston, Bangkok, Bombay & Beyond

 “Boston, Bangkok, Bombay & Beyond: The Journeys of a Physical Therapist” promises an inspiring and captivating exploration of Dr. Patricia Sullivan's three-decade-long international healthcare career. Her memoir offers a unique opportunity to travel around the world accompanied by a dedicated physical therapist as she faces challenges and triumphs in her mission to bring rehabilitation to diverse communities. This memoir accompanies her four textbooks on therapeutic exercise and clinical decision making. 

Dr. Sullivan's experiences include appointments as a Visiting Professor in four international universities, conducting semester long courses and weekend workshops, leading research seminars, and treating patients in twenty countries. In addition, to the academic and clinical anecdotes, her memoir offers an adventurous roadmap for all aspiring international healthcare workers. The memoir captures the literal and figurative peaks and valleys of her journey, showcasing the innovation necessary to provide physical therapy in rural villages across Asia and the Middle East.

From using bicycle inner tubes as exercise bands to fashioning bamboo poles into makeshift parallel bars, Dr. Sullivan's story is one of ingenuity and underscores the creativity that is born from necessity. The narrative weaves together humor, wisdom, guidance, and honesty, offering readers a glimpse into the resilience, adaptability, and curiosity required for such a transformative international healthcare career.

Dr. Sullivan takes readers on a precarious motorcycle ride up a steep mountain path in Nepal, on an elephant ride in the jungle of Thailand, and makes stops at the majestic Taj Mahal and Hagia Sophia. Amidst these adventures, Dr. Sullivan sheds light on the challenges of providing care in unfamiliar environments, cultures, and languages. Readers will experience the warmth and generosity of the people who opened their homes and shared their customs and will walk alongside Dr. Sullivan as she recounts her patients' remarkable successes and setbacks.

With its social justice framework, this memoir centers the topic of cultural understanding, serving as a poignant exploration of the importance of respecting, learning from, and honoring all people and cultures. It encourages readers to embrace their responsibility in building a world where diversity is celebrated.

For those seeking a transformative journey of compassion, courage, and cultural connection, "Boston, Bangkok, Bombay & Beyond: The Journeys of a Physical Therapist" is a must-read. Available on Amazon, this captivating narrative invites you to join the global community of care and witness the extraordinary impact of international healthcare endeavors. Purchase your copy and embark on a memorable voyage with Dr. Patricia Sullivan