Something to prove : a daughter's journey to fulfill a father's legacy : a memoir / Yvonne S. Thornton ; with Anita Bartholomew.
Describes how the lessons of the author's father helped her through the biases and setbacks she experienced while trying to become the first African-American woman to be board certified in maternal-fetal medicine.
Record details
- ISBN: 1607147246
- ISBN: 9781607147244
- Physical Description: xiv, 272 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Kaplan, [2010]
- Copyright: ©2010
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The sub-basement and the glass ceiling -- There's a call for Dr. Thornton -- Learning to play the game -- Mommy's wish; Daddy's voice -- Borrowed time -- Keep an eye on the team for me -- Can I still have a baby? -- Reality: check -- MAy be the future be as kind and honest to you -- Goin' up yonder -- Polishing the legacy -- No good deed -- Mystery solved -- A colossal prayer -- Biding my time -- They're not coming -- Picking up the mantle -- Epilogue.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | BIO THORNTON (Text) | 36015000614772 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
