TORONTO, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Michael Gordon, a successful and prominent Canadian geriatrician, ethicist, educator, speaker, and author, presents "Brooklyn Beginnings," a memoir examining his quest from humble beginnings in Brooklyn to his current renowned medical status in Toronto.

"Brooklyn Beginnings" is a unique memoir tracing Dr. Gordon's path to becoming a prominent and highly respected academic geriatrician. It is not a typical autobiography: it pieces together numerous connected anecdotes that helped form the foundation of who he is today. This book inspires readers to educate themselves in some way -- no matter how seemingly insignificant -- everyday. He considers education, broad experience and exploration to be vital tools for success in any area of one's life. The book explores Dr. Gordon's desire and commitment to be the best physician and educator possible, and shows exactly how this philosophy played out in his life and successful career.

In "Brooklyn Beginnings," Dr. Gordon tells how his own trying personal experiences help him to reach out to his patients, their families, and medical trainees. He experienced Israel's Six Day War in an Arab Country and spent time as a physician for the Israeli Air Force. During his time living and training in Israel, Gordon followed his passion and true calling to help others, engaging in clinical and educational activities within the Israeli and Arab cultures to help better the communities and citizens he encountered.

Dr. Gordon regularly contributes to the field of elder care, commentating on TV programs, radio shows, newspapers, and magazines across North America and internationally. Dr. Gordon has helped thousands of people with his research, writings, and teachings and has published many articles and a number of medical guides on caring for the elderly.

About the Author

Dr. Michael Gordon was born in Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Brooklyn College, receiving his undergraduate degree before traveling overseas to the University of St. Andrews, Queens College in Dundee, Scotland. Dr. Gordon works as an academic geriatric medical specialist at the Baycrest Geriatric Health Care System and the University of Toronto. In his free time, he enjoys cycling and photography. Dr. Gordon is married with four children and resides in Toronto, Canada.

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