Through Fire and Water HB
The life and faith of Paul Houghton, fleet surgeon of the Malta convoys
9781917455190
390 pages
Malcolm Down Publishing Ltd
Overview
Extraordinary times require ordinary people. With a flaming temper and a sharp tongue – what does it take to transform an insecure underachiever into a fine Christian surgeon? Bombed, machine gunned, torpedoed and trapped in a sinking ship, Paul Houghton was one of the colourful characters of the Malta convoys. He saved the lives at sea of two fighting admirals and become the first Fleet Surgeon of the Royal Navy. With exclusive access to letters, colleagues and interviews, this is an intimate portrait of a bold, yet shy, man of faith; ham-fisted at home but almost miraculous with a scalpel. Dr Mark Houghton explores the roots of his father’s resilience in war and peace.Author Bio
Mark Houghton =============Dr. Mark Houghton, is a writer, broadcaster, medical doctor in the UK and Israel with more than 35 years' experience, and a father of three in their 20s. Qualifying at Charing Cross Hospital, London, he is a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners, has the Family Planning Certificate, and diplomas in obstetrics and gynaecology, child health, and anaesthesia.
