Nadeem Akram

Toto the Bird Nadeem Akram

A true story of trials and tribulations of a burn victim, who was a victim of his own discretions. The story revolves around the time he spent in two hospitals, and what he had to endure. It goes on to touch upon the culture and togetherness of Pakistanis in the late 60's and early 70's. It goes on illustrate how a progressing country was brought down by a self-styled socialist and the everlasting effects of his misconstrued policies. The book represents past, present and future of Pakistan. It eulogizes the mistreatment by health professionals and lack of a robust and effective health system in Pakistan. The book barely touches on the onset of COVID-19 but its onset definitely prevented the author from getting a proper treatment owing to growing case of the infections.