“Quid est homo?” — Who are we? “Quo vadis?” — Where are we heading in this life?
Driven by these questions and the search for happiness, my journey to find answers began in Nairobi, continued through hospitals in Italy and the United States, and led me to write Where the Sacred Lives.
This book explores and reveals the virtues that make life whole and worth living: Character, Knowledge, Discernment, Love, and Health. Through the intimate stories of patients and colleagues I encountered in Kenya and the US, I share how medicine can evolve beyond simply a physical act of diagnosis and treatment, but an act of dignity, compassion, humility, and shared humanity.
I believe that only through embracing these virtues can we meaningfully respond to the questions posed at the beginning. We can then cultivate these same virtues that help us build our most sacred and authentic places, so we may discover a life filled with happiness—maisha ya furaha.
I want to conclude with heartfelt thanks to all those who walked by my side and supported me throughout this journey.
@ashgre.y, who followed every word and every page, editing this book with daily dedication since our days at Yale SM.
@seanaisaac , who taught me what it means to endure and remain strong even in suffering.
The community of Kikuyu and Kawangware in Kenya, whose values have left an indelible mark on my soul.
And above all, @aquarterofdiana , my love, whose faith and profound love have changed my life forever. I love you: without you, these pages would never have existed.
Where the Sacred Lives is now available on Amazon (link in bio).
