Doc Susie: The True Story of a Country Physician in the Colorado Rockies
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (888 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0962789658 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 225 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Susan Anderson had a broken heart and a bad case of tuberculosis. The bestselling true story of a woman doctor at the turn of the century and her triumph over prejudice, poverty, and even her own illness. But she stayed to heal the sick, tend to the dying, fight the exploitative railway management, and live a colorful, rewarding life.. When she arrived in Colorado in 1907, Dr
Doc Susie This little book is a jewel -- a biography of the life of a woman doctor in Colorado's mountainous communities in the early 1900's. It is fascinating writing -- a truly compelling read.. C. Ferry said Easy reading. This is a worthwhile book for those who enjoy reading about 19th and early "Easy reading" according to C. Ferry. This is a worthwhile book for those who enjoy reading about 19th and early 20th century medicine, or the trials of women country doctors. It does not venture into the medical beliefs of the time, but one can gather this information reading between the lines. Doc Susie's story inspires awe at the great sacrifices she made in order to practice medicine.. 0th century medicine, or the trials of women country doctors. It does not venture into the medical beliefs of the time, but one can gather this information reading between the lines. Doc Susie's story inspires awe at the great sacrifices she made in order to practice medicine.. The sacrifice of excellence Doc Susie embodied a hardy pioneer spirit in the face of dreadful odds. TB, a general disregard for women physicians and awful living conditions in the high country of Colorado pretty much sums up what she faced at her new post. Not to worryshe prevailed! While she longed for a traditional family (husband and children), it was not to be. She DID make a life for herself, regained her health and brought the best medical help available at the time to the people of the area. Whadda' gal!
From The New Yorker The digging of the Moffat Tunnel provided catastrophe, graft, and humor. . Accidents and weather made each day a fresh experience. This active and human story mixes in just the right amount of cynicism to make it believable