Unwell Women

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021
496
Book • Nonfiction
2021
Adult
18+ years
Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn explores the historical misdiagnosis and mistreatment of women in medicine. The book illuminates the gender biases and challenges faced over centuries, highlighting pivotal moments and figures in medical history who shaped women's healthcare.
Informative
Unnerving
Contemplative
Melancholic
Elinor Cleghorn's Unwell Women is praised for its thorough exploration of the historical mistreatment of women in medicine. Reviewers commend its engaging narrative and depth of research. Some critique its dense academic style, which may challenge casual readers. Overall, it's a thought-provoking and enlightening read, shining a light on healthcare's gender biases.
A reader interested in Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn would appreciate feminist history and medical sociology. Fans of Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez or The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot would find this exploration of women's health and its historical mistreatment compelling.
496
Book • Nonfiction
2021
Adult
18+ years
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