Book description
"An important and riveting story of a 19th-century feminist and change agent. Starita successfully balances the many facts with vivid narrative passages that put the reader inside the very thoughts and emotions of La Flesche." āChicago Tribune
On March 14, 1889, Susan La Flesche Picotte received her medical degreeābecoming theā¦
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1 author picked A Warrior of the People as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The title says a lot about why this book moved me. Susan La Flesche was a warrior for her people, and what greater reason do any of us have for our existence? La Flesche overcame impossible odds and gave up a great deal to become a doctor. Time and again she risked her life to travel to homes in the dead of night or through snowstorms to reach someone who needed her. That dedication and drive inspire me. Reading the book makes me roll my eyes at my own short list of accomplishments. Also, I was raised close to theā¦
From Margie's list on The best books featuring heroines who inspired me.
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