Dr. Pius Kamau shares his amazing life journey in the memoir 'Running with Lions'
About this episode
Dr. Pius Kamau discusses his life journey from colonial Kenya to becoming a thoracic surgeon in the U.S. as detailed in his memoir 'Running with Lions'.
What does it take to outrun history without leaving it behind? In his new memoir, 'Running with Lions,' Dr. Pius Kamau traces an extraordinary journey from a childhood in colonial Kenya to a career as a thoracic surgeon in the United States.
People in this episode
Hosts: Joe Donahue, Sarah LaDuke
Guest: Dr. Pius Kamau
Topics covered
- memoir
- life journey
- colonial history
- thoracic surgery
- personal narrative
Keywords
- memoir
- Dr. Pius Kamau
- colonial Kenya
- thoracic surgeon
- life journey
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Running with Lions
Places: Kenya, United States
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