Ali Gripper is a talented Australian writer who has contributed features to some of the country's leading newspapers and magazines, including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, and Country Style. With over two decades of experience in journalism, she has built a strong reputation for her insightful storytelling. Her first book, The Barefoot Surgeon, tells the inspiring story of Dr. Sanduk Ruit, a Nepalese eye surgeon who, after being mentored by Professor Fred Hollows, went on to restore sight to over 130,000 people and dedicated his life to eliminating avoidable blindness globally. Ali is an avid ocean swimmer and resides in Sydney with her son, who is passionate about surfing.