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448 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593544921
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Publication date: 19 September 2023
The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis by Maria Smilios is a gripping and inspiring read that will captivate history buffs, healthcare enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the stories of courageous women who fought for civil rights and medical breakthroughs during a pivotal moment in American history.
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Spanning the Great Depression and moving through World War II and beyond, this remarkable true story follows the intrepid young women known by their patients as the “Black Angels.” For twenty years, they risked their lives working under appallin...
Community Reviews Summary of 311 reviews
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emotional 56%
inspiring 55%
reflective 38%
hopeful 35%
challenging 33%
sad 33%
dark 28%
tense 11%
adventurous 3%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 5%
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Medical content, Racism, Medical traumaModerate
War, Bullying, DeathMinor
Violence, Blood448 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593544921
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Publication date: 19 September 2023
The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis by Maria Smilios is a gripping and inspiring read that will captivate history buffs, healthcare enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the stories of courageous women who fought for civil rights and medical breakthroughs during a pivotal moment in American history.
Description
Spanning the Great Depression and moving through World War II and beyond, this remarkable true story follows the intrepid young women known by their patients as the “Black Angels.” For twenty years, they risked their lives working under appallin...
Community Reviews Summary of 311 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
inspiring 55%
reflective 38%
hopeful 35%
challenging 33%
sad 33%
dark 28%
tense 11%
adventurous 3%
funny 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 5%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical content, Racism, Medical traumaModerate
War, Bullying, DeathMinor
Violence, Blood