April 2008

Timir Banerjee, 1973 alumni of the neurOSUrgery residency program, recently published a book entitled "Conversation with Anna: A Walk Across America." Dr Banerjee is now retired from practice and is an international neurosurgical volunteer and founder of Society for the Prevention of Aggressiveness and Violence among Adolescents (SPAVA).

An excerpt from back cover of the book: "This is a book about spiritual growth that occurred while I walked across America. I met numerous people who demonstrated their kindness and love towards me. The walk allowed me an opportunity to learn to forgive myself and understand my shortcomings through my conversation with Anna, my shadow. Now I am celebrating life while teaching the children of SPAVA the values of perseverance and persistence. Anna taught me to listen and to change position depending on the circumstances, whether it be for atmospheric weather or weather of life. The walk gave me the time to reconcile in my mind all the pent-up feelings that shaped me. Now I know to honor everyone and express my gratitude freely."

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