# Sattar Memon

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**Sattar Memon** (born 1947) is an Indian doctor and author. He has been an Associate Professor of [Medicine](/source/Medicine) emeritus at [Brown University](/source/Brown_University) in [Providence, Rhode Island](/source/Providence,_Rhode_Island), US since 1996, holds a medical degree and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He has published six books. The film rights were acquired in 2008 for his first novel, *[The Ashram](/source/The_Ashram_(novel))*.

## Published works

- *[The Providence Journal](/source/The_Providence_Journal)* magazine section – fiction: *Manohar: He had made it in America. Then this immigrant from India got a letter from a childhood friend* (1987);[1]
- *[The Ashram](/source/The_Ashram_(novel))* (2005);
- *[Jews](/source/Jews), [Christians](/source/Christians), [Hindus](/source/Hindus), and [Muslims](/source/Muslims): Tell Them the Truth: There Are No Angels... No Miracles. And... There Is No God!* (2007). An anthology of spiritually based short stories tales of faith.
- *[Breast Cancer](/source/Breast_Cancer) Breakthroughs: Living Longer* (2010);[2]
- *Curing Breast Cancer Blues: 150 Latest & Illustrated Questions & Answers* (2012);
- *Send Me an [Angel](/source/Angel): Overcoming [Cancer](/source/Cancer) with Faith, Medicine & Miracles* (2012).[3][4]
- Soul’s Fury -- a novel about an antisemitic young Muslim who wants blow himself up inside the Wall Street to kill all —- has a change of heart & ends up saving the very people he wanted to hurt: an antidote toward hatred for Jews ..

## Philanthropy

The proceeds from the sale of *Breast Cancer Breakthroughs* were divided among three charities: Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation,[5] Crossroads Homeless Shelter,[6] and Providence Public Library.[7]

## Awards

Honors, Awards, Achievements:

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology • Clinical A. Professor of Medicine, Emeritus, Brown University. • Clinical Medical Oncology Practice Experience :Twenty plus years • Administrative / Directorial Experience • Twenty-six (26) scientific articles published • Principal Investigator of Eight (8) Clinical Trials • One-hundred and seven (107) scientific presentations to Laity / Medical community • “Life Saver Award,”(elected by Rhode Island Physicians): American Cancer Society • “Distinguished Teacher of the Last Twenty Years" award, by Brown University

Best teacher of the year award (2024) by R.I. Free Clinic • Medical licenses: RI, MA, FL

- Award for outstanding services as [Rhode Island](/source/Rhode_Island) Cancer Society's Division's Crusade leader.[8]
- *[The Ashram](/source/The_Ashram_(novel))* (Spiritual Hermitage, in Sanskrit), won a top award in the Inspirational Category of the 13th Annual [Writer's Digest](/source/Writer's_Digest) International Self-Published Book Awards (2005).[9]

## References

1. ["Manohar: He had made it in America. Then this immigrant from India got a letter from a childhood friend."](https://archive.today/20130704161443/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/projo/access/600770271.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=May+31,+1987&author=A.+SATTAR+MEMON&pub=Providence+Journal&edition=&startpage=M-20&desc=Fiction+Manohar+He+had+made+it+in+America.+Then+this+immigrant+from+India+got+a+aletter+from+a+childhood+friend). 1987-05-31. Archived from [the original](https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/projo/access/600770271.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=May+31%2C+1987&author=A.+SATTAR+MEMON&pub=Providence+Journal&edition=&startpage=M-20&desc=Fiction+Manohar+He+had+made+it+in+America.+Then+this+immigrant+from+India+got+a+aletter+from+a+childhood+friend) on July 4, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-07.

1. ["RI doctor's book pitches in to breast cancer fight"](https://archive.today/20130704161324/http://www.indianewengland.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications::Article&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=0385C34A35A1425D8C9091CB282176AA). 2011-02-05. Archived from [the original](http://www.indianewengland.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=0385C34A35A1425D8C9091CB282176AA) on 2013-07-04. Retrieved 2013-04-07.

1. ["Facing death, a WWII veteran asks his doctor: Send me an Angel - When is a scientist allowed to resort to God?"](https://archive.today/20130704161420/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/projo/access/95586340.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Dec+16,+2001&author=A.+SATTAR+MEMON&pub=Providence+Journal&edition=&startpage=L.07&desc=Facing+death,+a+WWII+veteran+asks+his+doctor:+Send+me+an+Angel+-+When+is+a+scientist+allowed+to+resort+to+God%3F). 2001-12-16. Archived from [the original](https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/projo/access/95586340.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Dec+16%2C+2001&author=A.+SATTAR+MEMON&pub=Providence+Journal&edition=&startpage=L.07&desc=Facing+death%2C+a+WWII+veteran+asks+his+doctor%3A+Send+me+an+Angel+-+When+is+a+scientist+allowed+to+resort+to+God%3F) on July 4, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-07.

1. ["Send me an angel; A dying man's relentless pursuit of life leaves his doctor wondering how to inspire him to let go"](http://archive.bangordailynews.com/2005/07/16/send-me-an-angel-a-dying-mans-relentless-pursuit-of-life-leaves-his-doctor-wondering-how-to-inspire-him-to-let-go/). 2005-07-16. Retrieved 2013-04-07.

1. ["Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation: Welcome/"](http://www.gloriagemma.org/). 2013-01-07. Retrieved 2013-01-07.

1. ["Crossroads Rhode Island: About Us"](http://www.crossroadsri.org/AboutUs/AboutUsOverview/tabid/168/Default.aspx). 2013-01-07. Retrieved 2013-01-07.

1. ["Providence Public Library: Home"](http://www.provlib.org/). 2013-01-07. Retrieved 2013-01-07.

1. ["R.I. Cancer Society elects Glicksman as president"](https://archive.today/20130704161430/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/projo/access/595639761.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Jan+03,+1989&author=&pub=Providence+Journal&edition=&startpage=Z-06&desc=R.I.+Cancer+Society+elects+Glicksman+as+president). 1989-03-01. Archived from [the original](https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/projo/access/595639761.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Jan+03%2C+1989&author=&pub=Providence+Journal&edition=&startpage=Z-06&desc=R.I.+Cancer+Society+elects+Glicksman+as+president) on July 4, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-07.

1. ["Cancer specialist Memon wins award for The Ashram"](https://archive.today/20130704161431/http://www.indianewengland.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications::Article&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=EF37C06B416C45078B6FBC8ADF720600). 2005-10-27. Archived from [the original](http://www.indianewengland.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications::Article&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=EF37C06B416C45078B6FBC8ADF720600) on 2013-07-04. Retrieved 2013-04-07.

## External links

Website: ashrambooks.com

- [Sattar Memon website](https://www.ashrambooks.com)
- [Sattar Memon's Amazon author page](https://www.amazon.com/Sattar-Memon/e/B002BLJC9Q)
- [The Doctor is in:Interview with Sattar Memon, Author of The Ashram](http://voices.yahoo.com/the-doctor-interview-sattar-memon-author-6638.html?cat=38)
- [Indomitable hope - let's drink to it from time to time](https://archive.today/20130704161444/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/projo/access/595973331.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Apr+13,+1989&author=MARK+PATINKIN&pub=Providence+Journal&edition=&startpage=F-01&desc=Indomitable+hope+-+let's+drink+to+it+from+time+to+time)

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