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  • The Life of the First Woman Physician
  • By: Julia Boyd
  • Narrated by: Corrie James
  • Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins
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When British-born Elizabeth Blackwell earned her medical degree in America in 1849, there was an international outcry. Few at the time would have disagreed with the actress Fanny Kemble's remark - "What, trust a woman doctor - never!"

Yet by the time Dr. Blackwell died in 1910, there were hundreds of women practicing medicine on both sides of the Atlantic, thanks in no small part to her courage and determination. Using a treasure trove of primary sources, the book reveals how Elizabeth Blackwell's pioneering efforts helped to fundamentally change the status of women in the West.

The Excellent Doctor Blackwell tells a remarkable story, taking in the women's rights movement, the American Civil War, and Elizabeth's personal tragedy, with a fascinating cast of characters, from Abraham Lincoln to Florence Nightingale.
©2013 Julia Boyd (P)2022 Tantor
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Elizabeth Blackwell Doctor

An excellent and detailed account of the first woman doctor, her family, her life and her many achievements against much opposition in a male dominated society. Elizabeth Blackwell 's ambition to become a surgeon must have been a great disappointment to her when she lost an eye...Not to be defeated, Elizabeth went on to change attitudes towards woman's role in society and more importantly, gaining knowledge of woman's health and sexuality. She deserves to be more widely acknowledged for those changes. A formidable woman...certainly to be as equally acclaimed as Florence Nightingale. I loved everything about this Audible book .

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