Join us as we chat about this year’s Science And Fiction book Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz. We discuss the challenges the main character faces in fulfilling her dream to become a surgeon, and draw parallels to real life historical people who faced similar challenges.

Books Mentioned:

• The Edinburgh Seven: The Story Of The First Women To Study Medicine by Janey Louise Jones

References:

• More about Elizabeth Garret Anderson 
• Post and artwork about James Barry by Fox Fisher for Trans+ History Week 
• More about Sophia Jex-Blake  
• More about The Edinburgh Seven 

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