Treacy, Dr Patrick
The Needle and the Damage Done
- ISBN 13:
- 9781528977302
- author:
- Treacy, Dr Patrick
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Austin Macauley Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 398
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, General, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A Boy from Ireland's Turbulent Past Revealed in a Memoir of Adventure and Resilience. Patrick Treacy's life story is one of transformation, marked by his journey from rural Northern Ireland to becoming a renowned doctor and physician to the stars. Born into a challenging environment during The Troubles, Treacy pursued his dream of becoming a doctor despite the odds. His unconventional path involved smuggling cars to raise funds for medical school in Dublin. This memoir offers an unflinching look at Treacy's experiences as he navigated the highs and lows of his career, including a life-altering incident with HIV that led him to leave Ireland. He went on to work as a doctor around the world, facing numerous challenges, including imprisonment in Baghdad. His determination and resilience ultimately led to the establishment of the Ailesbury Clinic, where he pioneered cosmetic dermatology. With its unique blend of travelogue, thriller, and celebrity tell-all, Treacy's memoir provides an intimate glimpse into his colourful life as a doctor and adventurer.
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