bestowed upon him by universities all over the world. He has also received International Awards. In his late years, he established the Christiaan Barnard Foundation to serve and promote the cause of underprivileged children throughout the world and died at the age of in the year . About The Author wound healed around his neck, his lower jaw became gripped in a mass of fibrous tissue.
The only way this little boy could open his mouth was to raise his head. When I stopped by to see him after the race, he said, “You know, we won.” And he was laughing. . The trolley’s driver I knew better.
A few years earlier, I had successfully closed a hole in his heart. He had returned to the hospital because he had a malignant tumour of the bone. A few days before the race, his shoulder and arm were amputated . There was little hope of his recovery.
After the Grand Prix, he proudly informed me that the trolley’s wheels were not properly oiled, but he was a good driver, and he had full confidence in the mechanic. 12th - - Page consideration – careful thought prevalent – common cripples – people with some disability preventing them from performing certain normal functions agony – extreme physical and mental suffering perforated – torn and damaged with holes ennobles – (figurative use) makes dignified, morally noble thrash around (idiom) – to move about restlessly sophisticated – (here) well- advanced mutilating surgery – surgery involving removal of tissue even at the risk of worsening of the patient’s condition Glossary Grand Prix – (here) one of several international motor- racing events solace – comfort or consolation in times of grief or pain intrepid – bold and daring finale – climax or an exciting end disfigured – spoiled or marred in appearance malignant – (here, of diseases) very harmful to life tumour – diseased growth in some part of the body amputated – cut off by surgical operation profound – very great . Answer the following questions in one or two sentences