Doc Susie: The True Story of a Country Physician in the Colorado Rockies

by Virginia Cornell

Book Overview

The bestselling true story of a woman doctor at the turn of the century and her triumph over prejudice, poverty, and even her own illness. When she arrived in Colorado in 1907, Dr. Susan Anderson had... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0962789658
• ISBN13: 9780962789656
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Manifest Publications
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

A must read for Colorado history buffs

Everyone I know who has read this book loves it. I am a Colorado history buff and have been to that area more than once and know that her life must have been incredibly difficult. What an impact she made on the lives of others by her dedication and sacrifices.

Awesome story!

Her story is incredible and inspiring! I had the privilege of going to the Fraser area immediately after reading the book. A museum has some of her things, including items mentioned in the book. I was really moved. You will not regret picking this one up!

The sacrifice of excellence

Doc Susie embodied a hardy pioneer spirit in the face of dreadful odds. TB, a general disregard for women physicians and awful living conditions in the high country of Colorado pretty much sums up what she faced at her new post. Not to worry........she prevailed! While she longed for a traditional family (husband and children), it was not to be. She DID make a life for herself, regained her health and brought the best medical help available at the time to the people of the area. Whadda' gal!

"Doc Susie"

Doc susie was a very good book. I enjoyey how Susan Anderson made her dreams possible.

History brought to life through well chosen words.

The reader feels the cold, the isolation geographically and as a woman entering a "man's" profession. Cornell's way with words draw us into a world little known to most of us, but one that expresses the hardiness of women in particular and Americans in general. Well researched and well written. It's not difficult to see that the author of Doc Susie had a passion for exposing Doc Susie's true grit, compassion and adventuresome spirit.