“At the intersection of the personal and the political, this self-portrait recounts the life of a brave, brilliant, and resourceful individual who navigated extraordinary currents of social change, prejudice, and violence. He lived history and offers us the personal perspective of an eyewitness to events that profoundly altered the British Empire, creating new countries but at the same time causing hardship and tragedy. Remaining true to his moral values and family, this physician’s dedication to equitable treatment, truth, education, and hard work, stands, with his children and the many people he helped, as his legacy and offers us profound lessons that are still valid today.”

~Roseann O’Reilly Runte, Past President of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, author of Canadians Who Innovate: The Trailblazers

“Dr. K.D. Ray’s is a profound and monumental memoir of a courageous man distinguished by his character, righteousness, conviction, and compassion. From his youth to his lifelong devotion to his patients and his enduring love for his wife Rachel, who stood by his side for over sixty years, Dr. Ray's life is a testament to his unwavering principles. Readers witness a quiet hero who exemplifies the very meaning of life through his encounters and challenges. It is also a sweeping historical saga, touching on the diverse races, religions, nationalities, and countries that have shaped and continue to shape the modern era.”

~Michael M. J. Shore, Former Judge of the Federal Court and Court Martial Appeals Court of Canada, former editor of Seaports and Shipping World Journal and author of O Canada, Canada: Short Stories.

“Krishna Das Ray was talented, determined, and curious. He savoured his journey through rapidly changing times, beginning in pre-Independence India and ending in Internet-age Canada. His autobiography provides frank insight into key human realms including family, bureaucracy, and medicine. These chronicles provide a flashlight as we navigate our own journeys in the modern world.”

~ Audri Mukhopadhyay, Canadian diplomat, former consulate general of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City