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What’s a favorite book that has an inspiring female protagonist?

Takeaway

“In the Cormoran Strike series (written by Galbraith, aka JK Rowling), Robin Ellacott is terrific. She reminds me of a grown up Hermione Granger. She’s so smart and genuinely committed to making the world a better place. Her traumatic past pushes her to grow and become stronger.”-Dr. Scott Wright, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Passion in the Medical Profession | March 10, 2023 | <1 min read

Highlights

Dr. David Kopacz, University of Washington

Rebecca Solnit and her books! Inspirational for my writing and my work as a human being.

Dr. Jeff Millstein, Penn Medicine

The main character in “Code Breaker,” Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna, CRISPR pioneer.

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Dr. Jen Hartmark-Hill, University of Arizona

“A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II.” It’s the story of the heroism of Virginia Hall, an American spy who worked undercover in France during World War II for Britain’s Special Operations Executive.

Dr. Jon McF, Mallorca

A beautiful follow-up to John Berger’s “A Fortunate Man.” #PollyMorland looks at the work of the female GP who now works in John Sassall’s surgery. A brilliant piece of writing about the work of a 21st female rural GP.

Dr. Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, Mass General

If you haven’t read @suleikajaouad “Between Two Kingdoms,” you ought to right away if you’re looking to read about an inspiring woman!

Dr. Lauren Rissman

“In Shock,” by Rana Awdish.

Dr. Scott Wright, Johns Hopkins Medicine

In the Cormoran Strike series (written by Galbraith, aka JK Rowling), Robin Ellacott is terrific. She reminds me of a grown up Hermione Granger. She’s so smart and genuinely committed to making the world a better place. Her traumatic past pushes her to grow and become stronger.