A review by nadiamasood
Lady Doctors: The Untold Stories of India's First Women in Medicine by Kavitha Rao

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5.0

The author delves into the lives of extraordinary women whose remarkable stories have, until now, remained ignored by history. Many of them did not keep diaries, wrote letters in local languages that weren't translated, and the memoirs they did manage to pen were tragically dismissed as unworthy of preservation, subsequently lost, or intentionally destroyed. These unsung heroines, their narratives concealed by the passage of time and linguistic barriers, finally receive the recognition they deserve.

All the stories are well-researched and meticulously written. The narrative flows well, making it easy to read. There's never a dull moment in this book! I found these women's stories fascinating, thought-provoking, shocking, and inspiring! I will definitely be thinking about these stories for a long time.

Highly recommended for anyone seeking a profound and enlightening exploration of untold stories that resonate across time.