The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis by Maria Smilios

The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis

Maria Smilios

448 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

nonfiction biography health history emotional informative reflective slow-paced
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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...

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informative 95%
emotional 56%
inspiring 55%
reflective 38%
hopeful 35%
challenging 33%
sad 33%
dark 28%
tense 11%
adventurous 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 30%
fast 5%

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4.3

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