“The Joyful Life of Charles Granville Rob,” The Fearless Healer Who Transformed Medicine and Defied the Odds

What makes a man truly remarkable? Is it his courage under fire, his groundbreaking discoveries, or the sheer joy he brings to his work? In “The Joyful Life of Charles Granville Rob: Surgeon, Soldier, Scientist,” respected author Allyn George May takes readers on an exciting journey through the life of a medical trailblazer who embraced every challenge with skill, humor, and an unshakable spirit.

Charles Granville Rob was not just a doctor he was a force of nature. During World War II, as a Royal Army surgeon, he braved the battlefield, saving lives while under fire and earning the prestigious Military Cross for his valor. In a daring solo mission, he ventured alone into enemy territory under the cover of night, playing a crucial role in securing the victorious invasion of Sicily. His story reads like a cinematic thriller, yet every word is true.

But Rob’s heroism didn’t end with the war. He returned to the operating room, revolutionizing the field of vascular surgery with the first successful surgical procedure to prevent strokes, a milestone in medical history. Though destined for great honors in the United Kingdom, he instead chose to bring his expertise to the University of Rochester in New York. There, he fostered an era of innovation and camaraderie, establishing a golden age of surgery where ideas flourished, and lives were changed.

Allen’s interesting book beautifully portrays a guy who not only revolutionized medicine but also did so with contagious wit and zeal. Rob had an unparalleled enthusiasm for life, whether he was performing risky surgeries, teaching the upcoming generation of physicians, or entertaining colleagues with his exciting stories.

More than a history, this book is an encouragement to see a life well lived, a celebration of bravery, inquisitiveness, and the limitless possibilities of the human spirit.

“The Joyful Life of Charles Granville Rob: Surgeon, Soldier, Scientist” is available now at www.amazon.com

About the Author
Allyn May’s education began in public school in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, and continued there in St. Johnsbury Academy and then in England at Brentwood School in Essex. He received an AB degree from Harvard College and an MD degree from the University of Rochester. He was Dr. Rob’s ninth American chief surgical resident. On Rob’s faculty he gained membership in the American College of Surgeons, Royal Society of Medicine, Society for Vascular Surgery, and Transplantation Society (among other cliques). Prior publications include scientific papers and, more recently, an incipient collection of short stories about Vermont, The Navy, expatriate life in Arabia, and adventures among the Episcopalians.

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