Frank Ryding has travelled the globe for aid organisation, spending time in Cambodia during the 'Killing Field' era where more than a million people were killed by the Khmer Rouge, and helping victims of civil wars in Afghanistan, Somalia and South Sudan.

He was also sent to the aftermath of the Kashmir earthquake in 2005, in the foothills of the Himalayas, that killed more than 80,000 people.

Now his work has been documented in his book, 'Memoirs of a Red Cross Doctor: Better to Light a Candle' which feature incredible images that paint a picture of his life.

Mail Online 15/3/18

The whole book is full of interesting stories, that mix the mundane and serious with the extraordinary. It's well written and highly recommended.

The Armourer, April 2018

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Hereford Times

The memoirs are an eye-opening insight into the work of the Red Cross in the war-torn places of the world. The author kept a diary of the many secondments he undertook over 35 years working for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC); and this shows in the detail in the
book.
As well as describing their work, the author also gives an insight into the thinking of the ICRC and its staff:
“We always accepted every patient from a conflict area. The only criterion was that they were wounded...If one discriminated against someone because he is a soldier, it’s not a big step to extend it to his religion or his politics or his race.”
The memoirs give a good account of the patience and dedication of the staff from all over the world of the ICRC. They also show humanity at its best - selflessly tidying up the mess that others have created!

Countypost (Herefordshire)