Radical Spirits Indias First Woman Doctor And Her American Champions Nandini Patwardhan by Nandini Patwardhan B0852993J6 instant download after payment.

“A sensitive look at the inner world of India’s first woman doctor, the pain and suffering she endured, and the determination that drove her remarkable and inspiring journey.”
—Shrabani Basu, author of Victoria and Abdul
In 1883, eighteen-year-old Anandi Joshee sailed alone from Calcutta to New York. Having witnessed the suffering of women due to lack of medical care, she wanted to become a doctor. Through her achievement, she also hoped to help create a culture that regarded women as deserving and capable of equality with men.
Anandi's husband Gopal tutored her at home and fostered her ambition. Her American champion was Theodocia Carpenter, a New Jersey housewife. With her determination and grace, Anandi won the support of all—including many critics and skeptics—who crossed her path.
Based on original letters, university archives, and newspaper accounts, Radical Spirits draws a textured portrait of the relationships that Indian, British, and American individuals forged by bridging cultural and class boundaries.
“Radical Spirits...makes for a captivating story, every page granting insights into the age-old struggle to surmount entrenched borders and barriers…”
—Robert Kanigel, author of The Man Who Knew Infinity and Eyes on the Street.