Doc I Feel Crook

Doc, I Feel Crook is a compelling personal memoir that chronicles Berkeley Vaughan's extraordinary journey as a physician navigating wartime Australia and beyond. Beginning with his dramatic escape from Papua as Japanese forces advanced in 1942, Vaughan recounts his subsequent adventures across Australia, India, and the Pacific, weaving together vivid tales of medical practice, human resilience, and remarkable encounters. Through fourteen engaging chapters, he captures the essence of postwar Australia while sharing his experiences establishing medical practice in challenging environments, from remote outposts to bustling urban centers. The narrative explores themes of professional dedication, bureaucratic obstacles, pioneering spirit, and the profound human connections forged through medicine. Vaughan's keen observations and storytelling bring to life the people, problems, and possibilities he encountered throughout his career. This memoir serves as both a historical document of mid-twentieth-century Australia and a deeply personal testament to one doctor's commitment to his profession and family. Berkeley Vaughan is an experienced physician and author who previously published Portland Sketchbook and Doctor in Papua, drawing on his extensive medical work across multiple continents.