WHISPERS OF THE HEART

WHISPERS OF THE HEART: Not Just a Surgeon: An Autobiography?, by Dr Ratna Magotra, is a book with a difference. Konark Publishers is proud to bring readers another new title ? of how a female cardiac surgeon carved her own special space in a predominantly male speciality. In her memoir, Dr Magotra, who has won several awards throughout her illustrious career, also sheds light on the transformation of healthcare in India and her own significant contributions towards it. Her account of her growing years and the struggle to get a foothold in the intensely competitive medical field, and her eventual triumph, will serve to inspire readers who seek to carve a niche for themselves in an increasingly crowded world. The author also takes readers beyond facets of the medical realm, to accounts of her enriching travels and impactful social activism. Dr Magotra?s memoir serves as a powerful source of motivation for women aspiring to break barriers in any field. Dr Ratna Magotra?s distinguished career includes serving as a professor and head of the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Department at GS Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. Alongside her medical commitments, she is an avid reader and enjoys travelling, music, and writing.