"I wholeheartedly agree with Samantha. How often are we told you "can't have it all" and that women in surgery have to choose between motherhood and surgery? I have the privilege of taking care of vulnerable people and being a mother to 6 amazing individuals."

According to my mother, I declared my intention to be a surgeon at age four, and there are probably many other little girls who have the same dreams. I hope this charming book with beautiful illustrations will inspire the next generation of surgeons.

"This book highlights the wonderful opportunities a surgical career provides, the ability to make a difference, and how it fits with family life."

"As the current President of the nearly 4000-member international organization, the Association of Women Surgeons, I am happy to endorse this delightful book, "When I'm a Surgeon". WIAS is beautifully illustrated and features warm and encouraging text from Dr Samantha Pillay. Dr Pillay is the first woman to have trained as a Urologist in South Australia; and, as a woman of color in a predominantly white and male field, she is an inspiration as both an author and a successful practicing surgeon and businesswoman. For all these reasons, this lovely book is a must-read for any child interested in surgery."

"It is said you can't be what you can't see. 'When I'm a Surgeon' gives girls a powerful and compelling vision for their future professional lives. It plants the seed of ambition and makes opportunity tangible."