The Hands of a Woman - Soloway, Elizabeth
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"The Hands of a Woman" is an historical fiction account of the British surgeon, James Barry. A pioneering figure in 19th-century medicine, James Barry was a transgender woman who defied societal norms to achieve remarkable success as a surgeon. Disguised as a man, Barry overcame significant obstacles to obtain a medical education and revolutionize surgical practices. Renowned for her groundbreaking work in improving sanitary conditions, Barry was the first to successfully perform a caesarean section, saving both mother and child. Her exceptional contributions to the field culminated in her…mehr

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"The Hands of a Woman" is an historical fiction account of the British surgeon, James Barry. A pioneering figure in 19th-century medicine, James Barry was a transgender woman who defied societal norms to achieve remarkable success as a surgeon. Disguised as a man, Barry overcame significant obstacles to obtain a medical education and revolutionize surgical practices. Renowned for her groundbreaking work in improving sanitary conditions, Barry was the first to successfully perform a caesarean section, saving both mother and child. Her exceptional contributions to the field culminated in her appointment as Inspector General, the second-highest medical rank in the British Army.
Autorenporträt
Beth Soloway writes novels, short stories, plays, and screenplays which feature intelligent, independent-thinking female protagonists. At San Francisco State University where she received a Masters in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing, she won the prestigious Lawrence and Lee Playwriting Award for her stage play Breathing. Her novel, The Hands of a Woman, won Southwest Writers Contest 2004 in the History, Romance and Western novel categories.