The Genius of Charles Drew: The Man Who Pioneered Blood Banking and Took a Stand for Equality

By Michael Webster

The Man Who Defined Blood

His groundbreaking work saved countless lives, but his legacy was a battle against the injustice of a nation.

Dr. Charles Drew was a brilliant surgeon and pioneering researcher who revolutionized the storage and processing of human blood. In a world on the brink of war, his innovative techniques for creating and preserving blood plasma were a medical miracle, allowing for the creation of the first large-scale blood banks. His work saved thousands of lives on the battlefields of World War II and laid the foundation for modern blood donation systems.

But while Dr. Drew was saving lives, he was also fighting a war at home. As a Black man in a segregated America, he was a victim of the very system he had helped build. When the American Red Cross and the U.S. military mandated the segregation of blood, he was forced to choose between his principles and his profession. He resigned in protest, sacrificing his public career for the sake of racial justice.

This is the incredible story of a man whose scientific genius was matched only by his moral courage. It's a powerful narrative of a true American hero who left an indelible mark on both medicine and civil rights. Discover the legacy of Dr. Charles Drew, the man who not only saved the world's blood supply but also challenged a nation's conscience.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FP4VNC7P
• ISBN13: 9798262670048
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"