Publisher's Synopsis
This book captures my path over the past 70 years, detailing both my journey as a doctor and as a person. From the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases to hospital management, social service, and philosophical exploration, I have continually embraced new challenges in various fields. Through this book, I hope to share the lessons I have learned throughout my life with my readers. Particularly, I wish to offer a guiding light to younger generations, inspiring them to find and pursue their own paths in the world they will inherit.
The process of becoming a doctor goes beyond merely accumulating knowledge. In this book, I explore the essence of medicine and chronicle my efforts to understand human life on a deeper level. The boundaries between life and death that I encountered in clinical practice offered me countless opportunities for introspection. Witnessing the suffering of numerous patients and their families, I sought to find something beyond mere treatment. Through these experiences, I came to understand that a doctor is not merely a technician treating illnesses but a person who can bring real change to a patient's life.
Furthermore, this book is not merely about medicine. It is a story about life and the choices we must make within it. The lessons I gained from numerous experiences are shared in this book, and I hope they offer even a small amount of help to readers. Each of us walks our own path, finding meaning along the way. I hope this book provides inspiration to readers and serves as a small guiding light as they find their own way.
