Born and raised in the Caribbean, Jun moved to Japan in the early 90's and has been living there ever since.

Turning Point is a true story that was written by Alfonso Ferdinand about a gaijin - the categorical word for foreigners in Japan, whose "Turning Point" came at the hands of intern doctors and kenshuuins when he was hospitalised at a major hospital for a "cut open and peek" operation.

 

Jun had to put up with so many differences in the system, the culture and their "unwritten rules syndrome" that gradually take a toll on any sane person,

The lead charactor - Jun, laughed at his experience during our interviews but at the time of his operation it was definitely a touch and go situation. "It was a classic example of Japanese 'manga'", he said in sarcasm. He also told me that he wouldn't wish it on anyone. Not even his frenimy.

A crash course in simple Japanese medical words and phrases is also added at the back of the book to assist those who must see a doctor or cannot avoid being hospitalised in Japan.

Enjoy the ride.