I had my own preconceptions challenged, and had my eyes opened further to the issues within the modern medical system as faced by those who identify as female. I have added 6 additional books/authors to my reading list thanks to her work.Īs I read, I struggled to put this book down, finding myself breathless with shock, horror and indignation at the sheer magnitude of a problem I already thought big enough. Elinor has done her homework well, and the book is a treasure trove of resources for anyone who is interested in doing further reading. Sentences are simple, clear, and the book itself follows a smooth, linear progression. Elinor’s anger comes through in the most earnest and truthful way, and I personally found it helped add humanity to the work. Unwell women is an engaging, enthralling read, full of passion for the topic, and a deep rage at the need to be written in the first place. I’ll start first with the writing itself. Having polished off “women who run with the wolves” earlier this year, and working on a book with a related theme, I had to know how the intersection of medicine and feminism was viewed by someone else. I read the title of this book and just knew I had to buy it. Unwell Women: misdiagnosis and myth in a man-made world – Elinor Cleghorn
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