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Gordian Knot Books / Richard Altschuler & Associat Being A Woman Surgeon by Edited by Preeti R John
This is a poignant and moving narrative collection from women who each in their own way were pioneers in their field of surgery. The story of the courage physical strength stamina and most of all the mental fortitude required to complete surgical training is beautifully conveyed here. This collection will hopefully both inspire and make the path easier for the next generation of surgeons both women and men. Abraham Verghese MD; bestselling author of Cutting for Stone The Tennis Partner and My Own Country This book is an enthralling read. It is all too rare to hear the stories of surgeons and even rarer to hear those of women surgeons. Yet here they are told straight out fearlessly by residents and retirees alike. The stories are by turns funny heartbreaking flabbergasting infuriating inspiringand at times all of these at once. Each voice here is singular and fascinating. But the collective effect is overwhelmingly moving. You want to hear more. Atul Gawande MD; staff writer for The New Yorker; surgeon; researcher; bestselling author of Complications The Checklist Manifesto and Better An inspiring compendium of stories that challenged a generation and defined an era. Being a Woman Surgeon will be the archival account of the women who dared to radically advance the worlds greatest profession. Marty Makary MD MPH; Johns Hopkins surgeon; New York Times bestselling author of Unaccountable An extraordinary collection of essays written by an even more extraordinary group of women this book offers an unparalleled view of what it is like to be a woman surgeon. It is the book that I wish I had as a medical student and that even now I find inspiring. Pauline Chen New York Times columnist; surgeon; author of Final ExamA Surgeons Reflections on Mortality Dr. John has carefully collected an illuminating anthology of experiential writings from women surgeons. Her contributors vary in surgical specialty years of experience and personal situation. This rich and literate collection will prove fascinating reading for anyone interested in the world of medicine. Carol ScottConner MD FACS; surgeon; author of A Few Small Moments Dr. Preeti R. John is a critical care surgeon who works in Baltimore Maryland. She is triple board certified in General Surgery Surgical Critical Care and Hospice and Palliative Medicine.show more