Joycelyn Elders, M.D.: From Sharecropper's Daughter to Surgeon Gen... [Large Print]

by Joycelyn Elders and David Chanoff

Book Overview

In a dazzling American success story, and against all odds, Dr. Joycelyn Elders rose from an impoverished childhood as the great granddaughter of slaves to the highest medical position in the nation. Here is her inspiring life story, told with the candor and conviction that has fueled her controversial views on such subjects as abortion, sex education and drug legalization, and has made her a champion for the poor, people of color and women.

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380786486
• ISBN13: 9780380786480
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

They could not handle the truth!

I loved this book. It was exciting and very sad at the same time. Teaching our children about their bodies is very important. Dr. Elders dedication to her community and the mentally disabled young women needs to be applauded. When she said to the young lady "I want you to have two healthy babies" it made me want to cry, that was a very loving act. All you have to do is listen to the news and read the papers to know that the sexual behavior of politicans is why the had to keep her quiet! I say like the other reader, "YOU GO GIRL!"

Great Book had me crying and cheering all at the same time

Dr. Elders memories are both inspirational and heartbreaking. She is truly a woman who came up from the depths of despair and poverty by her own bootstraps. She never backed down from those hypocrites in Washington and Arkansas and in her book she makes no apologies for anything that she has said or done. I feel like I know her better now that I've read her book, it is truly heartwarming and worth a read. The writing was well done and very well presented. This book deserves more than five stars. You go Joycelyn!!!! This book has made me believe that I want to dedicate my life to helping those of our country who are less fortunate, helping them will concrete goals and ideas, instead of empty promises that leave them hungry and homeless with no hope. Joycelyn is truly an American hero, and one of the greatest women of the century