Book Talk with Author Alice Rothchild Celebrating "Inspired and Outraged"
When:
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025 7:00p -
9:00p
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025 7:00p -
9:00p
Where:
Brookline Booksmith
279 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA 02446
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Business & Professional, Innovation, Lectures & Conferences, Rainy Day Ideas
Event website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alice-rothchild-inspired-and-outraged-tickets-1110487641429?aff=oddtdtcreator
Inspired and Outraged: The Making of a Feminist Physician
A remarkable autobiography of Alice Rothchild's journey from 1950's good girl to irreverent, feisty, feminist obstetrician-gynecologist forging her own direction in the contradictory, sexist world of medicine
Named a November 2024 Must-Read by Ms. Magazine
A remarkable autobiography—written entirely in free verse—of Alice Rothchild's journey from 1950's good girl to irreverent, feisty, feminist obstetrician-gynecologist forging her own direction in the contradictory, sexist world of medicine. As a child who came of age in the turbulent 1960s, she was compelled to create a path in the often outrageous, male-dominated medical field, repeatedly finding herself to be a first: accepted into an ob-gyn residency, opening an all-woman practice, working with midwives, challenging the status quo, shaped by her early involvement with Our Bodies Ourselves. Rothchild's poems are steeped in the often-shocking history of medicine and the conflicted sexual politics of the second half of the twentieth century.
Alice Rothchild is a physician, author, and filmmaker who practiced ob-gyn for almost 40 years and, until her retirement, served as Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harvard Medical School and as a fellow in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
About Brookline Booksmith
We are one of New England’s premier independent bookstores, family-owned and locally run since 1961. We offer an extensive selection of new, used, and bargain books; unique, beautiful gifts; award-winning events series; and specialty foods. Every day, we strive to foster community through the written word, represent a diverse range of voices and histories, and inspire conversations that enrich our lives. Find more at brooklinebooksmith.com!
EVENT ACCESSIBILITY
This event will take place at street level. If possible, the event will be livestreamed to YouTube. ASL interpretation may be provided (based on the availability of interpreters) but must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance of the event. Seats are limited. Please email us at [email protected] as soon as possible if you require ASL interpretation, guaranteed seating, or other accommodations. We will do our best to serve your needs!
