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Book Description
In an era when women were expected to remain in the domestic sphere, Dr. Margaret Phillips defied convention by pursuing medicine and dedicating her life to serving others across the world. This compelling biography chronicles the remarkable journey of a woman who transformed her calling into extraordinary service, spending over four decades in China as a medical missionary from 1876 to 1951.
Phillips' story unfolds against the backdrop of China's most turbulent period, as she witnessed the fall of an ancient empire and the birth of a republic torn by civil war. Armed with her medical training from Manchester University, she established teaching hospitals and devoted herself to improving healthcare for women and children, while battling diseases like tuberculosis that ravaged communities.
Her unwavering commitment was tested through unimaginable challenges, including internment during the Japanese occupation and the eventual upheaval of the Communist revolution that forced her reluctant return to England. Through these trials, Phillips demonstrated how spiritual conviction can sustain us through the most difficult circumstances.
This biography offers readers insight into how one person's dedication to healing and service can create lasting impact across cultures and generations. Phillips' story illuminates the power of purpose-driven living and the courage required to follow one's calling, even when it leads far from familiar shores into uncertain and dangerous territory.
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📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~11 hours)
📄 Length: 409 pages
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