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Doc Susie

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The reader feels the cold, the isolation geographically and as a woman entering a "man's" profession. Cornell's way with words draw us into a world little known to most of us, but one that expresses the hardiness of women in particular and Americans in general. Well researched and well written. It's not difficult to see that the author of Doc Susie had a passion for exposing Doc Susie's true grit, compassion and adventuresome spirit.

This is a worthwhile book for those who enjoy reading about 19th and early 20th century medicine, or the trials of women country doctors. It does not venture into the medical beliefs of the time, but one can gather this information reading between the lines. Doc Susie's story inspires awe at the great sacrifices she made in order to practice medicine.

The story covers the trials and tribulations of a single
female doctor coping with the hardships of living in
the western U.S. in the late 1800's. The medical &
daily language used is authentic and reminiscent of
that period. Very easy reading filled with heart
warming experiences. The story is based on the life of a true
pioneer woman Dr. Susan Anderson struggling for
acceptance in the harsh environment of the lumber
camps, gold mines and railroad towns of the Rockies.

The story covers the trials and tribulations of a single
female doctor coping with the hardships of living in
the western U.S. in the late 1800's. The medical &
daily language used is authentic and reminiscent of
that period. Very easy reading filled with heart
warming experiences. The story is based on the life of a true
pioneer woman Dr. Susan Anderson struggling for
acceptance in the harsh environment of the lumber
camps, gold mines and railroad towns of the Rockies.

Everyone I know who has read this book loves it. I am a Colorado history buff and have been to that area more than once and know that her life must have been incredibly difficult. What an impact she made on the lives of others by her dedication and sacrifices.

Her story is incredible and inspiring! I had the privilege of going to the Fraser area immediately after reading the book. A museum has some of her things, including items mentioned in the book. I was really moved. You will not regret picking this one up!

Doc Susie embodied a hardy pioneer spirit in the face of dreadful odds. TB, a general disregard for women physicians and awful living conditions in the high country of Colorado pretty much sums up what she faced at her new post. Not to worry........she prevailed! While she longed for a traditional family (husband and children), it was not to be. She DID make a life for herself, regained her health and brought the best medical help available at the time to the people of the area. Whadda' gal!

I really enjoyed reading about the trials of a woman physician in the old mining and logging towns of Colorado. It is interesting to read about the history of the actual towns as well as the problems people faced, as well as what she faced. Great read!

Delightful novel based on a real life female doctor during the gold rush and after in the Colorado mountains. I really enjoyed this book.

I got this book for my Mom who loves frontier history. She is now 92 and has read the book many times in the past, but lost it when she moved and wanted a new copy. She admires this female doctor who perservered in the days when it was so difficult, not only to be a women back then, but to be a doctor who cheered and healed so many people who without her would have suffered needlessly. Bless her tenacity and courage.