Book description
Abdul Sattar Edhi, a simple Pakistani grandfather, heads the largest
ambulance service in the world and has never had a day off in his life.
In this mini-ebook, he tells Benjamin Gilmour about his life in Pakistan.
The Saint of Pakistan is a free extract from Paramédico - a collection
of adventures by Australian paramedic Benjamin Gilmour about his work on
ambulances around the world. From England to Mexico, and Iceland to
Pakistan, Gilmour takes us on an extraordinary thrill-ride with his wild
coworkers. Along the way he learns a few things, too, and shows us not
only how precious life truly is, but how to passionately embrace it.
'Pulsates with adrenalin and indisputable authenticity.' SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
Reviews for the movie:
'Without a false note, this raw, invigorating and often joyful portrait
of the profession will enthrall' VARIETY Benjamin Gilmour was born in
Germany in 1975, but has lived most of his life in Australia where he
works as an ambulance paramedic, filmmaker and writer. His first book,
Warrior Poets - Guns, Movie-making and the Wild West of Pakistan, was
published in 2008, based on his experiences directing the award-winning
feature film Son of a Lion.
