The Mysterious Life of Dr Barry
A Surgeon Unlike Any Other
by Lisa Williamson
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Pub Date Mar 12 2024 | Archive Date Dec 20 2023
Pushkin Press | Pushkin Children's Books
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Description
Margaret Anne Bulkey desperately wants to be a surgeon - but only men can train as doctors.
Fifty years later, Dr James Barry is famous, serving as Inspector General of Hospitals throughout the British Empire. A brilliant surgeon, bold reformer and prickly individual known for his fierce tempter, he fought a duel in South Africa and clashed with Florence Nightingale in the Crimea.
But Dr Barry has a secret that he is determined no one should every learn...
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781782692782 |
| PRICE | $13.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 128 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Mike M, Media/Journalist
This was a fun book to read. I had never heard of Dr. Barry, although she/he sounds like quite a fellow....lady...whatever.
Educator 539848
I really enjoyed this short book. It tells the story of Dr James Barry, who was born Margaret Anne Bulkey and wanted to become a doctor. Women were not allowed to go to medical school in the early 1800s. Margaret decided, with the help of her mother and some family friends, to dress as a man and become a doctor, Doctor James Barry. On numerous occasions, James' secret is almost revealed but he is fortunate that his secret is kept.
I really enjoyed learning about Dr James Barry and his incredible achievements and know that this book will appeal to many if the children at school. I also like the look of some of the other books in the series.
Kathryn M, Reviewer
This was another great book in the true adventures series, it had everything that I enjoyed from other books in this series. I enjoyed learning about Margaret Anne Bulkley - aka Dr James Barry. Lisa Williamson has a great writing style and I enjoyed what I read as it felt like the real people.
Reviewer 762493
James Barry was an astonishingly good doctor, with a career in the military and a track record for being horrible to his peers, while taking great care of his patients and improving conditions for patients everywhere he went. He was also born a woman.
"The Mysterious Life of Dr Barry" is a simple, straightforward, exciting recounting of his life for kids. As far as I can tell, it's careful not to stray too far from reality, with the exception of a few lines of dialogue and some private thoughts that are probably deduced from conjecture, and which make this a <i>story</i>.
The focus is mostly on Barry's early life and personal struggles, and the second half seems rushed, but do you know what? It's an enjoyable book and Dr Barry's life is fun to learn about.
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