“I didn‘t become a doctor to prove a point—I became one because I could.”
“I didn‘t become a doctor to prove a point—I became one because I could.”
“The inspiring story of a woman who refused to take 'no' for an answer.“
pickThis empowering biography introduces Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female doctor in the United States, showcasing her determination to break barriers in medicine.
pickVerghese wrote two of my favorite works of fiction so I had to read his memoir about his time as an infectious disease specialist in Johnson City, TN during the early days of the AIDS crisis. His perspective as an immigrant was really unique I thought and the stories of his patients were very touching. This was another Verghese five star read for me.
Didn‘t read ALL WEEK so got a few pages on outside before I started melting. 🫠
Just realized the $3 copy of this paperback I got from Thrift Books is signed!
so-soI started loosing interest at 50% because I found out this is an omegaverse story with little plot to it. This reminds me why I‘m not into werewolf romances. 3 times in the bedroom by 50%?? The plot hit stagnant till 85%, to which I was pleased again with the characters growth and discovery on how much they want to be together. I did like the characters, and felt they were both fleshed out in their worries about making this fake relationship real.
pickJunior doctors are asked to keep a diary as part of their practice, this are extracts of Adam's diary depicting his training, the awful working conditions that doctors are put through and the impact on their lives and ultimately the events that took him to quit after completing his training. Adam is so funny that makes this a very easy read while providing a very important social commentary about how do we all treat a very crucial sector of our⬇️
