books about: gynecologist     books:       Jailhouse Journal of an OB/GYN3 reviews Bruce S. Steir M.D. AuthorHouse, 2008 When an OB/GYN goes to jail for providing legal abortions... Written on a topic that others shun, either to read or to experience, OB/GYN Bruce Steir speaks candidly and in heartfelt terms about how his services provided greatly needed assistance to many women. His dedication to "...all the women who have exercised their right to reproductive choices are to their daughters and granddaughters that their rights will continue to be honored" resonates--today, ...             Rx for Happiness: An OB/GYN's Story5 reviews Marvin H. Terry Grody Lombard Press, 2007 Wonderful book Rx for Happiness: An OB/GYN's Story As someone who worked with Dr. Grody for eleven years, I loved this book. For those of you who have had the pleasure of working with him, hearing him lecture, or watching him operate, this collection of vignettes captures his larger-than-life personality and many great stories. For those interested in learning what it takes to be a wonderful doctor, you ...             Woman in Residence2 reviews Michelle Harrison Penguin (Non-Classics), 1983 Illuminating insight into hospital life This is the first book I read on my journey into the complex and highly specialized world of medicine. Harrison's journal style account of all the problems she encounters as a woman in residence in a large city hospital are insightful, and heartfelt. Some years later, I worked in a hospital for my research, and Harrisons' observations vividly returned to me. I would highly recommend this book ...             My Favorite Midlife Crisis (Yet)6 reviews Toby Devens Sourcebooks Landmark, 2006 Finally! Someone shows 50+ women are on TOP of the hill, not over it! Hurray for female characters in their fifties who don't come off like over-the-hill harpies. These women are bright, brave and funny. The book is about Gwyenth Berke a gynecologist and her two friends, Fleur and Kat as they discover life isn't over at menopause, it's just beginning. I really loved it. It made me laugh out loud! But I was also touched by Gwyneth's relationship with her dad and I ...             Abortion: the personal dilemma;: A Christian gynecologist examines the medical, social, and spiritual issues,1 review R. F. R Gardner Pyramid Books, 1974 MD This is the most balanced discussion on the topic of abortion I have ever read. This author has presented not only his perspective but the perspective of others that he considers. The pros and cons given leave the reader with the opportunity to choose for themselves. It is not a sermon, but a sensitive appraisal of wisdom where there is no right answer.             Women and Doctors: A Physician's Explosive Account of Women's Medical Treatment- And Mistreatment-In America ...4 reviews John M. Smith Atlantic Monthly Pr, 1992 Critical health care you SHOULD know! Women should read this book as if their life depended on it, because it COULD! I was not only astonished by what I read, but I was struck by the courage of Dr.John M. Smith for saying what women desperately need to hear first-hand! I bought copies for my daughters to read before they ever step foot into a doctor's office. I hope, not only for myself but for future generations of women, this book ...             A Gynecologist's Second Opinion ('A gynecologist's second opinion', in traditional Chinese, NOT in English)20 reviews William H. Parker, Jiaqian Zhang Tian Xia, 1999 An owner's manual for your female parts I love this book. Its like having an owners manual for your female parts. It was easy to read and covered all the problems a woman faces with their reproductive system. I bought lots of books when facing a hysterectomy, and this book was clear and to the point without scaring me to death. It will stay on my shelf because it covers common problems like fibroids, embolization, ovarian cysts, ...             Beyond the Stirrups: A Gynecologist's Memoir of Women in Contemporary America5 reviews Hester M. Sonder Vantage Pr, 2001 The Nanny Diaries of GYN!!!! "Beyond the Stirrups" is an extraordinary compilation of the joys, trials and tribulations found behind the closed doors of a gynecologist's exam/consultation room. There isn't a thing missing here. The book is well written, the pace is great, the dialogue flows and each chapter tells its own personal story. (this I found to be a real plus) There's no question that some of the stories are ...             Letters to My Sisters: Plain Truths and Straightforward Advice from a Gynecologist5 reviews Ngozi Osuagwu Ben Bosah Books, 2006 Should be in every woman's library Quick read, yet wonderfully informative. I love the stories and I love her frankness. I am a thirty something who feels very aware, in control of my health issues and makes good use of my doctors. Yet, thanks to Letters to my Sisters I will now approach my doctor visits, especially my OB/GYN visits with a different mindset. There is so much more to know and this book delivers it in a way that ...             The Hospital by the River: A Story of Hope6 reviews Catherine Hamlin Kregel Publications, 2005 Inspiring and compelling memoir of hope in times of despair Seldom has a missionary painted such a compelling portrait of hope from darkest despair as Dr. Catherine Hamlin in her inspiring memoir, THE HOSPITAL BY THE RIVER. When she and her husband, Reg, embarked on their careers in gynecology in Australia, they never dreamed their work would eventually take them halfway across the globe to the third world country of Ethiopia to establish a teaching ...             Diary of Desert Storm's Combat Gynecologist1 review Anthony C., M.D. Pagedas Rutledge Books, 2001 Very Good Book Documenting the Reservist Role in Gulf War As a tentmate, I find his accounts very accurate. He brings a human element to the reservist role activated from private practice and serving in the armed forces during operation desert storm. The EVAC hospital located in northern Saudi Arabia was important in the ground war as well as reconstruction afterwards with the care of the POW. The book is light and entertaining. It is a modern day ...             Babymaker, The1 review Rick Nelson Bantam, 1994 scary This book is a fascinating insight into a man who (for whatever reason) decided to play God. It was scary to realise that he could get away with it for so long and that even after he was proven guilty he was being defended by the medical establishment. This is a well written book and although the author was involved first hand in the case he does writes from a third person perspective which ...             Everything You Need to Know About Going to the Gynecologist (Need to Know Library)1 review Shifra Diamond Rosen Publishing Group, 1999 Wow! Now I know it all! Wow. This book really rocks! It, I mean, it was just so to the point, so relevant, so where I'm at. I recommend it to anyone with breasts.             Everything You Always Wanted to Ask Your Gynecologist : Answers To Over 200 Questions Commonly Asked by Women1 review R. Scott Thornton, Kathleen Schramm Mariner Books, 1998 Informative, an easy read approach to gynecology. I found this book to be quite informative with a direct and humorous approach to the sometimes "personal" (my own) questions dealing with women's menopausal issues. With the doctors' sense of humor and straight foward explanations, I found it easy to progress through this book. Purchase and enjoy! EW-Holland, PA.             At Your Cervix: A Gynecologist tells all in the Possum Trot Chronicles1 review Dr. Robert Butterman iUniverse, Inc., 2005 AT YOUR CERVIX This was a great read. Started pretty good and just got more and more interesting I couldn't put it down it was one of the best books i have ever read.             Straight Talk With Your Gynecologist: How to Get Answers That Can Save Your Life1 review Eddie Sollie, Sara J. Steinberg Beyond Words Publishing, 1993 A Truly Eye Opening Book- A must Read For ALL Women! This Book is excellent! It taught me many facts on STD's and on how to communicate effectivly with my gynecologist. After reading this book I went to my gynecologist and I realized that he was actually a terrible doctor who could not have cared less about my needs.             Listen to Your Body: A Gynecologist Answers Women's Most Intimate Questions1 review Niels H. Lauersen, Eileen Stukane Simon & Schuster (Paper), 1982 single best concise resource on this info I have ever seen The title says it all. This is the single best resource on standard medical information of this type I have ever seen. I am a Peace Corps volunteer in rural Guatemala, and this book is as useful to me in the field as it was when I was living in the States. I recommend this as an eye opening and informational read to all women age 14- menopause.             In the Patient's Best Interest: Women and the Politics of Medical Decisions1 review Sue Fisher Rutgers Univ Pr, 1986 Interesting - Scholarly Research Into Women And Reproductive Health In The Patient's Best Interest: Women and the Politics of Medical Decisions is a book about the ways that women are influenced by their doctors about reproductive issues, including the decision to have a hysterectomy, when a more conservative treatment might work just as well. I highly recommend this book to any person who works with women in health care setting, especially in poor, ...             Listen to Your Body: A Gynecologist Answers Women's Most Intimate Questions1 review Lauersen Berkley, 1987 Listen to Your Body by Niels H. Lauersen MD This is an excellent work on the inner workings of the feminine body and hormonal chemistry. The author explains the interplay between the Pituitary gland, the Follicle Stimulating Hormone, eggs and the production of estrogen. The Graffian follicle bubbles from the ovary for a trip to the womb. There are sketches depicting menstrual cramps and the pelvic tilt. Reduced sperm counts and male ...             Guidelines for Perinatal Care1 review American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists American Academy of Pediatrics, 2002 Awesome Book I am Director of Women's Health that includes L&D and PP, this book is invaluable to me on a daily basis              search for books abortion, babymaker, christian, chronicles, commonly, contemporary, decisions, everything, examines, explosive, favorite, guidelines, gynecologist, happiness, hospital, interest, jailhouse, mistreatment, mistreatment-in, perinatal, personal, physician, questions, residence, spiritual, stirrups, straight, straightforward, traditional, treatment books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: Hearing God's Voice we recommend Finally! Someone shows 50+ women are on TOP of the hill, not over it! leave a comment home  impressum - about us