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A review by captainsneakers
All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us about Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today by Elizabeth Comen
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.25
My biggest problem in this book, is that I don't have the tools the author wants me to have.
In the conclusion, she says, "Among my greatest hopes in writing this book is that it will give women the tools they need to demand the care they deserve."
Lofty, but she never explained what those tools are or how to find them. I liked the format of the book, but I wish each chapter had ended with resources or questions or suggestions on how to talk to the doctor/approach the current medical system.
I finished this book with a stronger knowledge of where medicine came from, but I didn't feel empowered to choose a course for where I'm headed next.
In the conclusion, she says, "Among my greatest hopes in writing this book is that it will give women the tools they need to demand the care they deserve."
Lofty, but she never explained what those tools are or how to find them. I liked the format of the book, but I wish each chapter had ended with resources or questions or suggestions on how to talk to the doctor/approach the current medical system.
I finished this book with a stronger knowledge of where medicine came from, but I didn't feel empowered to choose a course for where I'm headed next.