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Memoir of the internationally acclaimed heart surgeon Victor Chang (1936-1991), written by his daughter Vanessa. Inspired by letters she received from the general public after her father's death, the author recounts her father's life and work, from his birth in China, his move to Australia when he was 15, his career in heart surgery and the first heart-lung transplant, to his research into the development of an artificial heart.
The Dark Descent: The Untold Story of Victor Chang Kang-Lin takes readers on a gripping journey into the life of one of the most enigmatic figures in recent history. Victor Chang Kang-Lin, once celebrated as a prodigy in the fields of medicine and innovation, harbored secrets that would eventually lead to his tragic downfall. This riveting account uncovers the complexities of a man who straddled the line between genius and darkness, exploring the untold facets of his life that the public never knew. From his groundbreaking achievements to the inner demons that haunted him, The Dark Descent delves deep into the psychological and moral struggles that shaped Victor's path, revealing how a life of promise spiraled into a story of mystery, betrayal, and ultimate despair. This book offers a rare glimpse into the making and unmaking of a man whose life was as extraordinary as it was tragic.
Victor Chang was a brilliant man and certainly a hero in our culture. Through his ground-breaking medical work he saved lives and helped many others and he left a legacy that will stand through time. Why was he senselessly murdered in the leafy streets of Mosman in Sydney in 1991? With his usual skill of story telling and inside knowledge of police procedure, Ron Stephenson gives a gripping account of the murder of a hero and of the police investigation that extended interstate and overseas to track down Victor Chang's killers. Sadly, this was Ron's last book before his death in 2005.
In the annals of societal transformation, few figures emerge as emblematic of profound change as Victor Chang Kang Lin. Hailing from Taiwan, Victor's journey traverses the intricate landscapes of politics, entrepreneurship, and personal conviction. His narrative, a tapestry woven with threads of heritage, advocacy, and controversy, unfolds against the backdrop of a global discourse on drug regulation and societal values. Born into the echelons of Taiwanese politics, Victor Chang Kang Lin inherited not only the privileges of lineage but also the weight of expectation. As the son of a prominent politician, his trajectory seemed predetermined, destined to follow the well-trodden paths of political conservatism. Yet, fate had other designs for Victor, as life's twists and turns often defy the confines of expectation.
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This analysis of the murder of a renowned heart surgeon in 1991 discusses the rumours that surrounded his death and also examines the history of attitudes to the Chinese community within Australia.
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Jin Chang was born to do great things, but is being the founder of the first colony on Mars an accomplishment or a mistake? While many jump at the opportunity to live on the Red Planet, others think that humanity is grasping far beyond its reach. Now, with the weight of two worlds pressing down on the Martian colonists, their lives take an unexpected turn, and the future of mankind lies in the balance. Vincent Tipre was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, where he still lives today. He attended the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign where he received his Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, which he now uses as a middle school language arts teacher and coach for Chicago Public Schools. While working as a teacher, he published two memoirs about growing up in Chicago, Six Summers and The Tennis Baseball League, before receiving his Master's degree from National University in Creative Writing. This is his first work of fiction. Please visit vincetipre.com to find out more information, to purchase his other books, and to stay up to date on his new writings.
The life story of Victor Chang, one of the world's leading heart surgeons and renowned campaigner for Australia's national heart transplant program - Famous Australian people.