Published on: September 8, 2014

“Where is Sainaba’s bystander?”, thus begins Nazeem’s book – a tale of love, care and disillusionment with the medical system.

The author, Nazeem Beegum, is a seasoned print media journalist from Kerala. She has worked with Kala Kaumudi in India, and with Arabia, The Gulf Today and Gulf News in the UAE. “My Mother Did Not Go Bald” is a narrative of the author’s own experiences while caring for and witnessing the death of her mother from cancer. It holds a mirror up to life around hospitals, the often inhuman and detached behaviour that patients and their caregivers have to endure and the helplessness of expatriates who struggle to strike a balance between work and life.The book was released on 2 September 2014 by Mr Babu Paul IAS, a noted author and thinker who handed over the first copy to Dr M.R.Rajagopal. Mr M.G.Radhakrishnan spoke on the occasion.

The book is available on Amazon Kindle and can also be purchased from DC Books store.

Nazeem Beegum has decided to donate the proceeds from the book to Pallium India to help improve access to palliative care in the country. Thank you Nazeem, and Best Wishes.

Nazeem Begum's book on her mother's cancer journey

2 responses to ““My mother did not go bald” – Nazeem Beegum’s book on her mother’s cancer journey.”

  1. Dr P S M Chandran says:

    Dear Rajagopal,

    Thanks for gifting me a copy of Nassem Begums’ book ” My Mother did not go bald”.

    I have started reading it already. A fascinating and absorbing write up. Simple and touchy narration. Hoping to read such narrations from many more of those who have experienced Pallium India Care and services.

    Regards,

    P S Mohana Chandran
    Advisor (Medical)
    National Games Organizing Committee-Kerala 2015
    09810881691
    14 Sept 2014

  2. Nazeem Beegum says:

    Thank you Mr Mohana Chandran.