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    Dr. V: An Extraordinary Journey
    Dr. V: An Extraordinary Journey
    Dr. V: An Extraordinary Journey
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    Dr. V: An Extraordinary Journey

    By Thomas D'Agnes

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    Raised in a Greek immigrant family amid New Englands industrial decline, Manny Voulgaropoulos wanted to explore exotic places. His ticket to adventure was medical school in Belgium, where he learned how Belgiums colonization of the Congo exploited its indigenous people. His medical training, originally a passport to travel the world, became his means to alleviate suffering of poor and underprivileged people.

    A serendipitous meeting with Tom Dooley, the Jungle Doctor, brought him to Kratie, Cambodia in 1958 as the Indochina war was brewing. In Kratie Manny was the Great White Doctor treating hundreds every day just as Tom Dooley had done. After repeatedly seeing the same people with the same diseases, Manny realized that Kraties people didnt need a jungle doctor. They needed preventive medicine and public health delivered by Cambodians for Cambodians.

    These lessons molded Mannys professional philosophy in a career spanning four decades. From the pinnacle of academia at the University of Hawaii to the zenith of international public health leading USAID health programs in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines, Manny Voulgaropoulos emphasized public health and preventive medicine; and instilled his host country colleagues with the confidence to take control of their health programs and their destinies.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisheriUniverse
    Release dateMay 3, 2012
    ISBN9781469745138
    Dr. V: An Extraordinary Journey
    Author

    Thomas D'Agnes

    Thomas D’Agnes was Manny’s student at the University of Hawaii School of Public Health, and worked with Manny in Indonesia and the Philippines from 1982 to 1995. He works for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Vientiane, Laos.

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      Dr. V - Thomas D'Agnes

      Author’s Notes

      Marie Kimmey is an accomplished author and lyricist that lives in Houston, Texas with her husband and two chaweenies, Rocky and Harry. Kimmey was born on Long Island, N.Y. She has received several best poet awards for, Scream, scream, scream, Show us what you got, and Foster Childs poem. She has also been published in, True Story magazine.

      The first song Kimmey wrote, Taking Everything, is about the tragedy of the Tsunami that hit Indonesia. Which her compassion is abundantly echoed in many of her songs.

      Kimmey spends time between writing, taking care of her children and looking after her pot bellied pigs.

      Prior to her career as a writer Kimmey started a landscaping company with her son that still flourishes today. She has always felt that it has been a true blessing in her life to be on such a wonderful and encouraging journey as this. Kimmey’s email address; mkimmey06@yahoo.com.

      ~Forever grateful to the lord, who has always been my inspiration and the light in my life~

      About the Book

      Book of songs is filled with inspirational and uplifting Christian and country songs. It is a must have to be enjoyed by every singer, musician, poet, or reader of all ages. This book contains songs that comes from deep in the heart and give the Christian and Country genre new meaning. Inspired by the events of life, this book has songs that will touch the heart and faith of all those who read it.

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      Author’s Notes

      About the Book

      Scream Scream Scream

      Show us what you got

      Foster childs poem

      Fast pace

      Taking everything

      Devastating hurricane

      Each time you pray

      My best friend

      Oh my lord

      Oh lord Jesus

      Ohhh my Lord

      Lord I love you

      You don’t need a phone

      Crossroads to happiness

      My four legged friend

      A better place

      Since the beginning

      When your sick

      Grandchild of mine

      Goodbye to you

      Time to get up little one

      The good lord can bring

      He was only seventeen

      Driving along

      Right out of here

      Without any signs

      Our world

      Close to the edge

      Stories of the past

      Promises of broken dreams

      I’m an industrial man

      My life has changed

      Down to only you

      Cool river breeze

      Cherish every moment

      You once loved me

      Beauty some can’t seek

      For granted

      Tippy toes

      Whistling and tooting

      I can too

      Birth born scars

      Trial and error

      I say wow

      Daughter of mine

      Thank you Jesus

      How bad life may seem

      World of giving

      Oh what A shame

      I’m already home

      Victory lane

      In control of our own minds

      Late last night

      In the glorious light

      Being so selfish

      Step on through

      Wings of an angel

      Daughter wants you to know

      Miracles are happening

      If you had one wish

      Life to stay

      Walk with the lord

      Nothing seems to matter

      Just you and I

      To heaven

      You won’t get far

      My little girls grown overnight

      Values of life

      Anything you ask

      Such a long time

      There is no ill

      Cleanse my soul

      To love and trust

      Give me the chance

      My angel for me

      Where did you go

      Shadows of our time

      Your one of a kind

      Clear the track

      Those words we’ve part

      That I know

      Busting my behind

      Tearing me apart

      Where does it end

      Please lord

      It’s all in the book

      Down on our knees

      High in prayer

      There’s something I’ve missed

      You’ll see me

      Daddy cries everyday

      Hold her tight

      A catch like me

      I’m not perfect

      Talk to you everyday

      It’s all in the bible

      Walking down the aisle

      Letting you go

      Distance with delusions

      Throughout my childhood

      Enemies between you and me

      Lives used to be

      Reflection of me

      Days of growing old

      Where you came from

      Statue of liberty

      Pray for our children

      I need your help

      Dear Lord

      It’s called road rage

      It Sure Wasn’t Me

      World that’s really his

      Second chance

      Thanks to the good lord

      Set him free

      Father oh father

      I give up now

      You cheat and lie

      Turn and walk away

      Think she has it all

      Cowboys boots

      Thinking life’s so bad

      Sneaky as a snake

      Forever indebted to you

      Your such a liar

      A better place

      Their so funny

      Hey sister

      A wishing star

      There’s heaven above

      You’ll always win

      Where the sins begin

      City that has been washed away

      Price to pay

      Never had a chance

      Your my one and only God

      Just a flirt

      Kissing His Best Friend

      Keep on trying

      A chance at fame

      Your an accident

      Oh baby

      Scream Scream Scream

      Scream scream scream

      Scream laugh and dream

      You’re a cheater, you’re a liar

      You’re the least, of my desire

      You’re a laugh, you’re a joke

      You’re the one, that I hate most

      No more warmth, no more fire

      My love for you has now expired

      Scream scream scream

      Scream laugh and dream

      You’re a cheater you’re a liar

      You’re the least of my desire

      I’m the one that had escaped

      That sexy look, that charming face

      You’re so cold, so cold to the touch

      Such wasted time, when I loved you so much

      Scream scream scream

      Scream laugh and dream

      You’re a cheater you’re a liar

      You’re the least of my desire

      All you’re lies, you’re such a fake

      Honestly boy, you’re a disgrace

      There’s that walk, that walk of yours

      I don’t care to see it anymore

      Scream scream scream

      Scream laugh and dream

      You’re a cheater You’re a liar

      You’re a cheater, cheater, cheater

      You’re a liar, liar, liar

      You’re the least of my desire

      Scream scream scream

      Scream laugh and dream

      Show us what you got

      Think you can dance, show us what you got

      Shake it, shake it don’t you stop

      What kind of music do you dance best to

      What kind of music should we play for you

      Here you come with a cool swift walk

      Nobody moves they don’t even talk

      You’re so good just look at you

      The world’s watching everything you do

      Dream, Dream is what it seems

      Doing it right, showing what you mean

      Keep on dancing, don’t you stop

      Jump, Jump do the hip hop

      They’re screaming and shouting all along

      Show them your strengths and where you’re strong

      Everyone’s watching all you’re moves

      While you’re dancing nice and smooth

      Chomp, Chomp hungry for more

      Know what you’re doing and what you’re here for

      Turning your head, looking back

      Doing so good keeping on track

      Break, Break stand in place

      Doing it right without mistakes

      Stomp, Stomp hit the floor

      Screaming, screaming wanting more

      Trying the best, the best you can

      Trying so hard to the very end

      Swinging you’re arms nice and high

      Flip flop side by side

      Up, up, up and down

      Keeping your feet off the ground

      Meeting everyone is just like it seemed

      I’m awake now and living my dream

      Foster childs poem

      You opened your heart and home for me

      Giving me a life that I thought could never be

      You gave me hope all along

      Making me feel that I’ve always belonged

      Before you I had no one

      I was so alone without anyone

      But there you were by my side

      Leading me through life as my guide

      Feeling so weak that I could hardly stand

      It was you who stood there holding my hand

      Showing me happiness in my saddest days

      Inspiring me with all you’re praise

      Calming me down taking away my fears

      Now with you there’s no more tears

      All that I’ve learned, from all that you taught

      Are things in this world that can’t be bought

      A heart like yours should always be shared

      You loved so much, you really cared

      You got me through the hardest stage

      A person like you I’m so amazed

      Thank you mother to me

      You showed me kindness that I needed to see

      Fast pace

      We don’t know how long were gonna be on this earth

      Our world has changed in so many ways

      With so much confusion that is everywhere

      Seems like no one listens or even cares

      Were changing our world in such a fast pace

      You and I can make this a better place

      Cause that’s how the Lord wants us to be

      Me loving you and you loving me

      No matter what we do or who we disgrace

      Leaving holes in our hearts with empty space

      People hurrying like their running out of time

      Not knowing who they will leave behind

      Were changing our world in such a fast pace

      You and I can make this a better a better place

      Cause that’s how the Lord wants us to be

      Me loving you and you loving me

      Parents all pretend that their families are perfect and stable

      When their kids are hooked on cable

      Always looking for ways to escape

      Without ever wanting to leave a trace

      So when all of you go to sleep at night

      Or wake up in the morning light

      Don’t forget to thank the Lord

      That my friend is what you are here for

      Were changing our world in such a fast pace

      For you and I can make this a better place

      Taking everything

      The Tsunami was one of the worst disasters of all

      They didn’t

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