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Kavitha Rao
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
280
Age Group
Adult
Language
English
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Book Summary
Lady Doctors: The Untold Stories Of Indias First Women In Medicine is a historical biography and social history about India's earliest women physicians. It traces their daring journeys, the barriers they shattered, and their lasting contributions to medical learning for women. Geared toward adult readers and curious teens with an interest in history, medicine, or women’s empowerment, the book’s tone is inspiring, educational, and respectful.
Written in accessible narrative nonfiction, the book follows the lives of Anandibai Joshi, Rukhmabai Raut, Kadambini Ganguly, Haimabati Sen, and Muthulakshmi Reddy, weaving in context from social norms to medical curriculum. Kavitha Rao blends archival research with intimate storytelling, offering vivid scenes and a clear through-line about how these pioneers crossed oceans, faced child marriage and prejudice, and helped shape medical education for women. The narrative moves with care and momentum, inviting readers to feel the excitement, risk, and resolve of those early trailblazers.
Each chapter threads personal detail with historical milestones, balancing documentary detail with human warmth. The experiences are presented in a pace that feels like a journey rather than a lesson, with lessons about resilience, collaboration, and the power of education, making learning accessible and memorable.
Reading Lady Doctors reveals the enduring legacies of these trailblazers and what their courage can inspire today. After finishing the book, readers emerge with a deeper appreciation for the pioneers who opened doors in medicine and education, along with a renewed sense of possibility for future generations of female physicians. It’s a warm, hopeful invitation to think differently about history, healthcare, and empowerment.
Product Details
Author
Kavitha Rao
Publisher
Westland
Number of Pages
280
Language
English
SKU
9789395073547
ISBN
9789395073547
Reading Age
Adult
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 499
₹ 424
15% Off