Let There Be Life: The Contemporary Account of Edna L. Griffin, M. D. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432579227)

Let There Be Life: The Contemporary Account of Edna L. Griffin, M.D. is a biographical book written by Helen Kitchen Branson. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Edna L. Griffin, a pioneering African American female doctor who overcame numerous obstacles to achieve success in the medical field.The book begins with Griffin's childhood in the segregated South and follows her journey through medical school and her subsequent career as a physician. The book also explores the challenges that Griffin faced as a black woman in a predominantly white and male-dominated field.Throughout the book, Branson provides detailed descriptions of Griffin's medical achievements, including her work in obstetrics and gynecology, as well as her advocacy for women's health and reproductive rights. The book also delves into Griffin's personal life, including her marriage and family, and her involvement in civil rights activism.Let There Be Life is a compelling and inspiring account of one woman's determination to overcome adversity and make a significant impact in the medical community. The book offers a unique perspective on the history of medicine and the struggle for equality in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Helen Kitchen Branson
ISBN-10: 1432579223
ISBN-13: 9781432579227
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d