**Book received for consideration. All opinions are my own.
Do you read memoirs?
Today, I have an intriguing new read for you to check out: The Underdog by Dr. Hakam Bhullar. Check it out:
A true David and Goliath story—of courage, conviction, and the fight for justice.
In 1995, Dr. Hakam Singh Bhullar became the first Indo-Canadian veterinarian to establish a low-cost clinic in Vancouver, with the goal of making quality animal care accessible to everyone.
He offered affordable care, partnered with animal welfare groups, and mentored other immigrant veterinarians to do the same. But success came with a price. Dr. Bhullar’s inclusive model threatened a tightly controlled industry. The British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association launched a coordinated campaign of systemic obstruction – discriminatory licensing barriers, sudden clinic inspections, and relentless disciplinary actions – all aimed at stifling the rise of Indo-Canadian veterinarians.
Refusing to back down, Dr. Bhullar and a coalition of veterinarians took a stand, sparking what would become the longest human rights trial in Canadian history in an attempt to expose institutional racism and force a reckoning within the profession.
The Underdog is a powerful story of resilience, community, and the cost of challenging the status quo; a must-read for anyone who believes in justice, inclusion, and the courage to challenge the system.
I recently received a copy of this book to check out for myself... and I'll be honest, it's pretty different from my typical reads (even the nonfiction ones). I honestly don't read a ton of memoirs (I couldn't tell you the last I read prior to this one), and I know absolutely nothing about the veterinarian world or the behind the scenes struggles that people like Dr. Bhullar were facing during this time. And yet, despite all that, I found myself drawn into his story just the same. Dr. Bhullar took us deep into what was going on behind the scenes... it was sad to read of the injustices, but his truly is ultimately one of strength and resilience. While this might not have been a book that I would have picked up on my own, it's one that I am glad to have read and learned from.
(It is important to note that while there isn't a ton of language overall, there is some, to include a few uses of the f-word as well.)
You can learn more about Dr. Bhullar here: https://drbhullarvet.com/
And purchase your copy of The Underdog here: https://amzn.to/49fd0vR
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