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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!For fans of Hidden Figures and Radium Girls comes the remarkable story of three Victorian women who broke down barriers in the medical field to become the first women doctors, revolutionizing the way women receive health care.In the early 1800s, women were dying in large numbers from treatable diseases because they avoided receiving medical care. Examinations performed by male doctors were often demeaning and even painful. In addition, women faced stigma from illnessa diagnosis could greatly limit their ability to find husbands, jobs or be received in polite society.Motivated by personal loss and frustration over inadequate medical care, Elizabeth Blackwell, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson and Sophia JexBlake fought for a womans place in the maledominated medical field. For the first time ever, Women in White Coats tells the complete history of these three pioneering women who, despite countless obstacles, earned medical degrees and paved the way for other women to do the same. Though very different in personality and circumstance, together these women built womenrun hospitals and teaching collegescreating for the first time medical care for women by women.With gripping storytelling based on extensive research and access to archival documents, Women in White Coats tells the courageous history these women made by becoming doctors, detailing the boundaries they broke of gender and science to reshape how we receive medical care today.
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This book dives into the incredible journeys of the first women doctors. I loved how it combined history with personal stories, making it engaging. It's a must-read for anyone interested in women's contribution to medicine!
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Liu Chen
Great Gift for Future Doctors
Bought this for my daughter who’s thinking of going into medicine. She found it really motivating! The stories are beautifully written and empowering, plus it encourages young girls to pursue their dreams.
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Emily Johnson
Interesting but Could Have More Depth
I enjoyed reading about the women featured in this book, but I felt some sections needed to go deeper into their challenges. It’s a good starting point, but I wanted more detail on their personal struggles and achievements.
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Sofia Martinez
Disappointing Quality and Layout
Honestly, I was excited but the book arrived with some pages creased and the print quality wasn't great. The stories are interesting, but the presentation leaves a lot to be desired. Really hoped for better!
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