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SAMJ: South African Medical Journal
versão On-line ISSN 2078-5135
versão impressa ISSN 0256-9574
SAMJ, S. Afr. med. j. vol.104 no.6 Pretoria Jun. 2014
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273 Amazing Days: The Story of Life Before Birth
By Peter Folb. AuthorHouse UK, 2014. ISBN (paperback) 978-1 4918-8814-8; ISBN (ebook) 978-1-4918-8815-5. Author email: peterfolb@gmail.com
This is a story of the marvel of human life from conception to birth. Although the book was designed for young readers, it is suitable for use by anybody who wishes to know about our conception, development and birth. It can be appreciated at several levels. Firstly, it is a fascinating story, told simply and with wise interspersed comments; secondly, the author's numerous colourful illustrations and line drawings are works of art (created on his iPad - previously he was noted for his woodcut art); and thirdly, and perhaps most importantly, the main messages are conveyed by exquisite poetry (mainly haiku, a Japanese form of poetry, examples of which have appeared in the SAMJ, and grooks - originally a form of short, pithy Danish poetry). Here is an example.
Blastocyst - life already planned
Life already planned
Like writing in the sand
Half-mum, half-dad I will be
And in larger part, just me
J P van Niekerk
Consulting Editor, SAMJ jpvn@iafrica.com