Very well researched and interesting book.  The author captures the frustration, sadness and painful history of woman’s illness in a man made medical world.  She took care to address issues around race and white feminism as well, leaving this to be one of the better books about this subject I read.  However the approach and writing is still very much directed at women.  This is great for woman who want the history and current information and provides support identifying with others and knowing it’s not just me.  I don’t know how much it would attract a male audience and the reality is these books need to reach everyone not just women for any hope of understanding and change.  Also at times the book felt a bit listy which reduced my engagement.  But overall very worth a read.