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 I could not do otherwise : the remarkable life of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker
 Author: Latta, Sara L.

 Publisher:  Zest Books (2022)

 Dewey: 610.92
 Classification: Biography
 Physical Description: 208 p., ill., 22 cm

 BTSB No: 545899 ISBN: 9781728413914
 Ages: 14-18 Grades: 9-12

 Subjects:
 Walker, Mary Edwards, -- 1832-1919
 Women physicians -- United States -- Biography
 Physicians -- United States -- Biography
 Suffragists -- United States -- Biography
 United States -- History -- 1861-1865, Civil War -- Medical care

Price: $13.93

Summary:
This book explores the extraordinary life and work of Mary Edwards Walker, a Civil War surgeon, a spy captured by the Confederacy, and the only woman to have ever been awarded the Medal of Honor.




Full Text Reviews:

School Library Journal - 10/01/2022 Gr 9 Up—Latta presents a fascinating introduction to Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, the only female Medal of Honor winner, who was a doctor, feminist, suffragist, possible spy, and prisoner of war. Walker was the daughter of freethinking parents who encouraged her individuality and her need to challenge the status quo if something struck her as unfair, such as how women should not wear trousers even though it made gardening and other outside tasks much easier. While Walker was not the first American woman to attend medical school, her work during the Civil War led to her capture as an enemy combatant by the Confederacy and she spent months as a prisoner of war. Her activities during the Civil War led to her being awarded the Medal of Honor for Meritorious Service by President Andrew Johnson. Walker's involvement in the forefront of political issues continued after the Civil War, particularly regarding suffrage and the annexation of Hawai'i against the wishes of the ruling Queen. Even toward the end of her life, Walker supported humanitarian causes with her own dwindling money, opening her home to those in need and trying to join the efforts of the Red Cross in support of American forces during the Great War. Latta utilizes primary sources, from contemporary newspaper articles to photographs, to make Walker's remarkable life come alive for readers. The author's note, which includes additional sources, is particularly valuable for researchers wanting to know more. Included in the back matter are endnotes, selected bibliography, index, and photo acknowledgments. VERDICT Recommended for all readers.—Susan Catlett - Copyright 2022 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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