A review by sucreslibrary
The Scalpel and the Silver Bear: The First Navajo Woman Surgeon Combines Western Medicine and Traditional Healing by Lori Alvord, Elizabeth Cohen Van Pelt

4.0

this was a great memoir and, aside from a few instances of fatphobia, was very informative. as a disabled person who has seen many, many doctors, it was refreshing to read about one who is so thoughtful of her patients and their cultures. the lack of cynicism was comforting, and it helped me put into words a lot of my own beliefs when it comes to doctor-patient relationships, hospitals and other medical institutions. highly recommend this for anyone with an interest in the medical field