Dr. Elizabeth,: The story of the first woman doctor

by Patricia Clapp

Book by Clapp, Patricia

156 pages, Library Binding

Published January 1, 1974

About the author

Patricia Clapp was born in Boston and attended the Columbia University School of Journalism. Her first novel, Constance: A Story of Early Plymouth, was a runner-up for the 1969 National Book Award for Children's Literature. Her other books include, I'm Deborah Sampson, King of the Dollhouse, Dr. Elizabeth, and Jane-Emily. She also authored many plays for children.

Reviews

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a remarkable way of learning about a historical person! Patricia Clapp wrote this story through the eyes of Elizabeth Blackwell as if she were narrating her life. This book included dialogue and other artistic techniques to make this story different than other bland biographies. Throughout the book, the audience reads through how Blackwell got the idea to become a doctor to the end of her life. I thought Patricia Clapp wrote this story in an intriguing way and never left me bored. I learned a lot of amazing facts about Elizabeth Blackwell in an exciting way I never thought of! Do not let the genre prevent you from reading it because it is no different from a novel. Overall, I would definitely recommend reading this book.

[Betty · Rating 3 out of 5]

This an excellent book for young adults and, by the way, I learned quite a few facts that I didn't know (or have forgotten). :D