Today he is known as Dr. Q, an internationally renowned neurosurgeon and neuroscientist who leads cutting-edge research to cure brain cancer. But not too long ago, he was Freddy, a 19-year-old undocumented migrant worker toiling in the tomato fields of Central California.
In Becoming Dr. Q: My Journey from Migrant Farm Worker to Brain Surgeon, Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa tells his incredible life story - from his impoverished childhood in the tiny village of Palaco, Mexico, to his harrowing border crossing and his transformation from illegal immigrant to American citizen and gifted student at the University of California at Berkeley and at Harvard Medical School.
“[A] spellbinding story of a champion who harnessed the power of passion and dogged determination to triumph over adversity. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and come away enlightened not just about the human brain and its miraculous capacities but also about the human heart.” —Venus Williams
Becoming Dr. Q is packed with adventure and adversity - including a few terrifying brushes with death. This book stands as a testament to persistence, hard work, the power of hope and imagination and the pursuit of excellence. Order your copy today and immerse yourself in the inspiring life of Dr. Q.
