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Clara Barton, Professional Angel (Studies in Health, Illness, and Caregiving) Paperback – February 1, 1988

by Elizabeth Brown Pryor (Author)

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Part of: Studies in Health, Illness, and Caregiving (4 books)

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Widely known today as the "Angel of the Battlefield," Clara Barton's personal life has always been shrouded in mystery. In Clara Barton, Professional Angel, Elizabeth Brown Pryor presents a biography of Barton that strips away the heroic exterior and reveals a complex and often trying woman.

Based on the papers Clara Barton carefully saved over her lifetime, this biography is the first one to draw on these recorded thoughts. Besides her own voluminous correspondence, it reflects the letters and reminiscences of lovers, a grandniece who probed her aunt's venerable facade, and doctors who treated her nervous disorders. She emerges as a vividly human figure. Continually struggling to cope with her insecure family background and a society that offered much less than she had to give, she chose achievement as the vehicle for gaining the love and recognition that frequently eluded her during her long life.

Not always altruistic, her accomplishments were nonetheless extraordinary. On the battlefields of the Civil War, in securing American participation in the International Red Cross, in promoting peacetime disaster relief, and in fighting for women's rights, Clara Barton made an unparalleled contribution to American social progress. Yet the true measure of her life must be made from this perspective: she dared to offend a society whose acceptance she treasured, and she put all of her energy into patching up the lives of those around her when her own was rent and frayed.

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Studies in Health, Illness, and Caregiving
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476 pages
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English
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University of Pennsylvania Press
Publication date

February 1, 1988
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6 x 1.2 x 9 inches
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0812212738
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978-0812212730
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"There is drama aplenty. . . . Pryor writes with clarify and sympathy about Barton's foibles and problems, making even the most mundane organizational difficulties seem suspenseful." ― Susan Reverby, New York Times

"Irresistible. . . . Clara Barton, compassionate angel, becomes Clara Barton, neurotic, adulterer, careerist, embittered octogenarian-an authoritarian boss unable to brook criticism or delegate authority, who demanded loyalty from all and prompted one aide to dub her 'the Queen.'" ― Carlin Romano, Philadelphia Inquirer

"Destined to become an important reference work for years to come." ― Abigail McCarthy, Washington Post

"Barton established and headed the American Red Cross, was superintendent of a women's reformatory, played a key role in providing medical aid and relief to Civil War battlefronts, and helped establish the New Jersey public school system. Yet her character was far from saintly. Her desire for approval and recognition was boundless, and her overachieving zeal alienated contemporaries. For this outstanding biography, Pryor uses Barton's recently discovered diaries, plus letters and other primary sources, to portray a complex, troubled heroine without delving into historical psychoanalysis. A tribute to a remarkable woman. Highly recommended." ― Library Journal

"Meticulously researched and well written. . . . Pryor has done an excellent job in bringing the real Clara Barton to life."" ― Civil War History

"Probing, thoughtful, fascinating, and beautifully written." ― American Studies

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In Clara Barton, Professional Angel, Elizabeth Brown Pryor presents a biography of Barton that strips away the heroic exterior and reveals a complex and often trying woman.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of Pennsylvania Press; Reprint edition (February 1, 1988)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 476 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0812212738
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0812212730
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.2 x 9 inches

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Samuel S. Cuthbert

Good job!

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2022

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My order arrived promptly, in better-than-described condition, and well-packaged! I was very pleased!

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Mark Aulman

Excellent, well-researched biography of Clara Barton

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2015

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Highly recommended. Well researched life of a truly great American, by the late historian Elizabeth Brown Pryor. Based on long-lost diaries and other original sources, this excellent biography brings Clara Barton to life as a multidimensional human being.

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Struggles of Clara Barton

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2014

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A lot of words spent on political struggles; without clarifying how she was able to accomplish what she did. maybe that's why it is more biographical. limited quotes.

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Rene 1

Excellent portrayal of a difficult woman

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2013

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This writing is accurate and presents several sides of historical interpretations. The book was most appropriate to research on Miss Barton's life, motivations, accomplishments, and her views of history.

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Theresa Ragas

Received when expected

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2012

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Item was as described and received as expected just in time for my daughter to read and do her book report.

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Donald F. Stoddard

Interesting but long.

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2012

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Shedid a lot for the country.

She had much adversity in her life.,which she was able to overcome.She was not given enough credit for all she
accomplished.

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Worthy of your time

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2015

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The level of detail and insights into her life is quite surprising.