Why read Pain and Prejudice?

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“[A] powerful account of the sexism cooked into medical care ... will motivate readers to advocate for themselves.”—Publishers Weekly STARRED Review

A groundbreaking and feminist work of investigative reporting:
Explains why women experience healthcare differently than men Shares the author’s journey of fighting for an endometriosis diagnosis
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1 author picked Pain and Prejudice as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Justine Payton and Caroline Beuley

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This book is rich with medical revelations, describing how the long-perpetuated misinformation surrounding women’s bodies and the male-centric nature of health care has dire health consequences for women.

We especially love it because, like our book, Pain and Prejudice emphasizes the difficulty of navigating the health care system when it comes to gynecological issues, the struggle to receive a diagnosis and proper care, and the importance of advocating for yourself as a woman.

From Justine and Caroline's list on Our favorite books about women’s health.