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Bellevue: A History of America's Oldest Hospital by David M. Oshinsky
3.0
I originally believed Bellevue was only a mental health hospital/facility. After reading this book, I could not be more corrected and amazed by all that Bellevue does.
Listening to this book taught me not only the history of the hospital but its immense importance to research, epidemics, and how we treat one another. Bellevue has seen every epidemic from cholera to Ebola to AIDS and they have handled it all with immense heart and openness. The day that Bellevue closes is the day that hate and capitalism wins.
If you have an interest in mental health, history, immigration, or hospitals in general, this is the book to read or listen to. You won't regret it.
Listening to this book taught me not only the history of the hospital but its immense importance to research, epidemics, and how we treat one another. Bellevue has seen every epidemic from cholera to Ebola to AIDS and they have handled it all with immense heart and openness. The day that Bellevue closes is the day that hate and capitalism wins.
If you have an interest in mental health, history, immigration, or hospitals in general, this is the book to read or listen to. You won't regret it.