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My Father's Gift: How One Man's Purpose Became a Journey of Hope and Healing

Sixtus Z. Atabong

Gold Medal Winner:Benjamin Franklin Award -Inspirational (2019)

"Sixtus's father had only one request of Sixtus--'give back.' And give back he did." --Edward C. Benzel, MD, emeritus chairman of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic

Born into a poor West African family in the disease-stricken town of Fontem, John N. Atabong embarked into the unknown in search of hope. He was eleven, but he triumphed against all odds to give his children the best care and education available. Eventually, he sacrificed his most valuable possession, his son Sixtus, sending him to study in the United States with nothing more than lessons learned from his days working the farms and his father's basic biblical teachings. Sixtus Atabong's journey of temptations and challenges in the US gives rise to a mission: to give back. He uses his gift to extend God's healing hands and unfailing love to the far corners of the earth through sustainable health care infrastructures. Fulfilling his father's dream, Sixtus hopes that he too can leave the world a better place than he found it.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Medical Provider Network Alliance
  • Publish Date: Aug 24th, 2018
  • Pages: 318
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.90in - 6.00in - 0.80in - 1.00lb
  • EAN: 9781633936751
  • Categories: MemoirsMedical (Incl. Patients)African American & Black

About the Author

Atabong, Sixtus Z.: - Sixtus Z. Atabong, PA-C, is a practicing neurosurgery Physician Assistant. He is also the President and Founder of Purpose Medical Mission, a nonprofit organization that focuses on developing sustainable healthcare infrastructures and services in developing countries. He is a recipient of numerous local and national awards for his leadership and humanitarian work around the world. Sixtus and his wife, Kyu Mee, have two young boys and live in Lubbock, Texas.

Praise for this book

"Sixtus's father had only one request of Sixtus--'give back.' And give back he did." --Edward C. Benzel, MD, emeritus chairman of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic

"This book will inspire you to love more, live more and serve more. It is a must-read for all PAs!" --Linda C. Delaney, MPAS, PAC, past president of the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants, past director at large of the American Academy of Physician Assistants

"Read this and be moved. You will be a better person ready to do great things for God." --Mark Lanier, lawyer and author of Christianity on Trial and Psalms for Living

"A story that brought joy to my heart! An adventure that continues. An inspiration." --Clarke E. Cochran, PhD, professor emeritus of Political Science, Texas Tech University; author of Religion in Public and Private Life

"This is an amazing story by an amazing man. His father gave him many gifts, especially that of a servant's heart and acknowledgment of the Divine intervention that led him to accomplish so many things at this point in his life. Sixtus is a man of great character and a devout Christian. This story is not yet complete. I look forward to seeing what he will accomplish in the coming decades."--Dr. Duncan Burkholder, MD, chief medical officer, Grace Health System

"Meeting Sixtus in person is a testament to recognizing the definition of 'force of will.' Reading his personal and family history allows all of us the opportunity to recognize the origins of that force--the sacrifice and faith that have allowed him to become an inspiration to so many in West Texas and around the world. In a time of division, his human warmth and accomplishments on page after page are beyond inspiring! Read this, feel how it stirs your soul, and challenge yourself to help others in this way!" --Bryan Mudd, news anchor, KAMC-TV, Lubbock, Texas

"After experiencing a mission trip firsthand with Sixtus, this book perfectly portrays his journey and his mission! There's nothing more fulfilling and encouraging than learning about the obstacles that Sixtus overcame to achieve not only his dreams, but his father's dreams! This is one of the most inspiring and fulfilling books, offering an abundance of wisdom and inspiration!" --Hana Qubti, Purpose Medical Mission volunteer

"My Father's Gift by Sixtus Atabong, PA-C, is a compel-ling autobiography documenting one man's rise from seemingly insurmountable odds to success in many aspects of life." --Gregory R. Trost, M.D., Neurological Surgery, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, USA