The Mysterious Life of Dr Barry
A Surgeon Unlike Any Other
Pushkin Press · Print & ebook · March 12, 2024
The remarkable true story of Margaret Anne Bulkley - aka Dr James Barry - a surgeon who lived as a man for their entire life Margaret Anne Bulkey desperately wants to be a surgeon - but only men can train as doctors.
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- Who it’s for
- The true story of Dr James Barry’s surgical career and life as a man.
- Themes
- Gender barriers in medicine, Living under a concealed identity, Medical reform
- Genres
- Historical Biographies for Kids, LGBTQ+ Lives & Stories, Science & Tech Biographies for Kids
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The remarkable true story of Margaret Anne Bulkley - aka Dr James Barry - a surgeon who lived as a man for their entire life Margaret Anne Bulkey desperately wants to be a surgeon - but only men can train as doctors. Fifty years later, Dr James Barry is famous, serving as Inspector General of Hospitals throughout the British Empire.
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A brilliant surgeon, bold reformer and prickly individual known for his fierce tempter, he fought a duel in South Africa and clashed with Florence Nightingale in the Crimea. But Dr Barry has a secret that he is determined no one should every learn...
Dr Barry’s Surgery
The true story of Dr James Barry’s surgical career and life as a man.
Come here for
- Dr James Barry’s work as a surgeon and hospital inspector
- A life lived as a man, kept secret from others
Expect
- Hospital service across the British Empire
- A duel in South Africa; a clash with Florence Nightingale in Crimea
Where it sits
| LGBTQ+ Lives & Stories | 81% |
|---|---|
| Science & Tech Biographies for Kids | 48% |
| Historical Biographies for Kids | 40% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- LGBTQ+ Lives & Stories
- European History for Kids
- Prejudice & Racism
- Authors
- Lisa Williamson
- Publisher
- Pushkin Press
- Published
- March 12, 2024
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Gender barriers in medicine · Living under a concealed identity · Medical reform
- Reading lane
- LGBTQ+ Lives & Stories