Twice as Hard
The Stories of Black Women Who Fought to Become Physicians, from the Civil War to the 21st Century. Beacon Press, 2023.
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An inspiring look at the Black women who defied social expectations and overcame extreme challenges to pursue a career in an industry dominated by white men, and, by becoming physicians, made significant contributions to healthcare.
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Feminists • historians • medical professionals • biography lovers • those wanting to learn about trailblazing women • readers who enjoy inspirational stories
About the author of Twice as Hard
Jasmine Brown is an author, advocate, and Rhodes scholar. She graduated from the University of Oxford with a Master of Philosophy in the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology and in 2020, she entered the Perelman School of Medicine. While attending Washington University, Brown founded the Minority Association of Rising Scientists, an advocacy group dedicated to helping minority students in the research community.
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