Book Details

Title: Albert Schweitzer: A Biography
Author: James Brabazon
Publisher: Victor Gollancz Ltd
Language: English
Binding: Hardback
ISBN: 0575020350
Pages: 509
Published Year: 1976
Dimensions: 23 × 15 cm
Condition: Used – Good
Condition Note: Book is in good condition.

About the Book

Albert Schweitzer: A Biography by James Brabazon is a comprehensive and authoritative account of the extraordinary life of Albert Schweitzer. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Brabazon chronicles the achievements of a remarkable individual whose work transformed the fields of theology, music, medicine, and humanitarian service.

The biography traces Schweitzer's early years in Alsace, his academic career as a respected theologian and philosopher, and his international reputation as an accomplished organist and scholar of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Despite his success in these fields, Schweitzer chose an entirely different path by studying medicine in order to serve people in need.

A central focus of the book is Schweitzer's lifelong humanitarian mission in Africa. Brabazon vividly describes the establishment of Schweitzer's famous hospital at Lambaréné, where he devoted decades to providing medical care under challenging conditions. His unwavering commitment to serving others earned him worldwide admiration and recognition.