Were I Not a Girl: The Inspiring and True Story of Dr. James Barry

by Lisa Robinson

Book Overview

This picture book biography tells the story of Dr James Barry, born female, who lived as a man from age 18 to his death. Like other girls of her time, Margaret Bulkley didn't go to school. She wouldn't grow up to own property, be a soldier, a doctor, or hold any job other than perhaps maid or governess - such was a girl's lot in 19th century England. And was she comfortable born in a girl's body? We will never know. What we do know is that at the age of 18, she tugged off her stockings and dress, cut her red-gold curls, and vanished. In her place appeared a young man. Margaret became James Barry. James would attend medical school, become a doctor and a soldier, travel the world. He would fall in love, deliver babies, and fight in a duel. And he would live a rich full life.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1984849050
• ISBN13: 9781984849052
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 10.1" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3