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What did the voice in Doctor Yoshioka's heart tell him to do?
It told him, "You must become a doctor to help suffering children."
How old was Doctor Yoshioka when he left Japan?
Thirty years old.
What was the only tool that Doctor Yoshioka brought with him to Myanmar?
A stethoscope.
What helped Doctor Yoshioka to make his decisions?
The voice of his heart.
What does "shabby" mean? (p. 13)
Worn-out, poor condition. おんぼろ。
How did Doctor Yoshioka feel when he saw that TV program?
He felt sorry for the starving African children and wished he could help somehow.
What did Doctor Yoshioka do to become a better doctor?
He worked at an emergency center.
How did Doctor Yoshioka's patients react to him?
What was the organization Doctor Yoshioka founded in Myanmar, and what was its motto?
What does "comfort" mean? (p. 14)
To calm someone down, to soothe someone. 慰める。
What was the state of the world when Doctor Yoshioka was a kid?
The world was facing many problems such as the Vietnam War.
What did Doctor Yoshioka do to become a doctor?
He studied hard and believed in himself.
What did the voice of Doctor Yoshioka's heart tell him when he felt helpless?
It told him, "Even if you can't save them, you can at least comfort them."
What is the real failure according to Doctor Yoshioka?
The real failure is not taking any action at all.
What does the phrase "at my own expense" mean? (p. 14)
On one's own, with one's own money.