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Dr James Wright: Adventures of a Merry Medic
One of Australia's favourite TV docs, Dr James Wright, known to many Australians as the Merry Medic takes us on a nostalgic journey through his life. From his Depression-era childhood in Wahroonga to his early years as a country doctor. Then onto the exciting media years, first appearing on The Mike Walsh Show on Channel 9, then on Midday with Ray and Midday with Kerri-Anne. Not to mention establishing a solid name for himself in radio on 2UE, as well as writing countless columns for The Sunday Telegraph, Woman's Day, Dolly and The Australian Women's Weekly.
Honest, entertaining and straight to the point, like the doc himself, these colourful stories will give you an insight into an extraordinary career as well as give you something to chuckle about.
Honest, entertaining and straight to the point, like the doc himself, these colourful stories will give you an insight into an extraordinary career as well as give you something to chuckle about.
320 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2016
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About the author
John F. Knight
17 books2 followersDr John F Knight AM, Australia’s multi-media Merry Medic Dr James Wright. Radio host, television personality, columnist and best-selling author, ‘Dr. James Wright’ has been part of Australia’s medical media scene for over 20 years.
As a doctor he was unable to use his real name on air, so adopted the name James Wright for his media work.
He wrote thirty books, some of which were translated into numerous languages. His last published book was his autobiography Dr James Wright: Adventures of a Merry Medic which was published in 2016. He was 89 years of age at the time.
He channelled proceeds from his media work and property development into a charitable foundation he and his wife established in 1971. The focus of the foundation, known as Medi-Aid Centre Foundation, is to provide subsidised housing for older people who are unable to afford secure accommodation.
Today, the foundation houses 400 people in Sydney and the Gold Coast. Since its establishment over fifty years ago, John has donated over $50 million to the Foundation.
In 1998 John was awarded an Order of Australia for his work in media and philanthropy. His work was again publicly acknowledged when in 2017 he was nominated NSW’s Senior Australian of the Year.
As a doctor he was unable to use his real name on air, so adopted the name James Wright for his media work.
He wrote thirty books, some of which were translated into numerous languages. His last published book was his autobiography Dr James Wright: Adventures of a Merry Medic which was published in 2016. He was 89 years of age at the time.
He channelled proceeds from his media work and property development into a charitable foundation he and his wife established in 1971. The focus of the foundation, known as Medi-Aid Centre Foundation, is to provide subsidised housing for older people who are unable to afford secure accommodation.
Today, the foundation houses 400 people in Sydney and the Gold Coast. Since its establishment over fifty years ago, John has donated over $50 million to the Foundation.
In 1998 John was awarded an Order of Australia for his work in media and philanthropy. His work was again publicly acknowledged when in 2017 he was nominated NSW’s Senior Australian of the Year.
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