Albert Schweitzer: only a man?

Albert Schweitzer was born in Germany but moved to France when he turned 20. He was a gifted musician and had decided to become a professional, but soon after moving to France, he changed his mind and decided to become a pastor like his father. He also wrote several books on religion, music and philosophy.

However, when he was 28 he read a report on the poverty in Africa, he changed his dream from preaching the word of God to putting it into practise. He thought the best way to do this would be to become a doctor. Once he had done six years of medical school he asked the missionary society of ...