The Fortune Teller's Prophecy
A Memoir of an Unlikely Doctor

This is a memoir of resilience and perseverance. When Lally Pia was a few months old, born in Sri Lanka, her father sought out a fortune teller to learn what life would hold for his daughter. The priest in Shiva’s temple told the adoring father, “Your daughter will become a doctor of doctors.” Pia’s......more

As I read this inspiring and powerful memoir, I joined the author on her epic journey to becoming a Doctor. Her path included many adventures, obstacles, challenges and side trips along the way. Her life began in Sri Lanka and then continued in Ghana. Unforeseen circumstances caused her to relocate......more

Joining the #SpringPopUp book review tour with BookSparks was a joy, especially with this book! This captivating memoir took me into the world of its remarkable protagonist and narrator, Lally. I was deeply invested in Lally's journey, rooting for her through every twist and turn. While some of her......more

Lally Pia's The Fortune Teller's Prophecy takes us on an illuminating and dizzying ride through expatriate life in Ghana, Wales, the U.K., Pennsylvania, and California. Buoyed by a fortune teller in Lally's native Sri Lanka who predicted she would become a "doctor of doctors," she holds onto her dre......more

The Fortune Teller’s Prophecy: A Memoir of an Unlikely Doctor, by Lally Pia, MD The author takes us on a rollercoaster journey spanning multiple countries and cultures. Her joy and pain are palpable as she leaves behind country, culture, family and friends and embarks on new adventures, getting marri......more