{"product_id":"saving-stella-shirley-nathan-pulliam-9781421448862","title":"Saving Stella: Notes from a Nurse Turned Legislator","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe compelling autobiography of a nurse-turned-state senator determined to make health care equitable and available for all.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom her childhood in Jamaica to her early days in nursing and, eventually, to her entry into politics, Shirley Nathan-Pulliam has exemplified what it means to translate principles and values into action through legislation and advocacy. \u003ci\u003eSaving Stella\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers on her personal and political journey by highlighting the injustices faced by Stella, a woman diagnosed with breast cancer. The experience of helping Stella-a woman whose position in society denied her timely diagnosis and treatment for her breast cancer--inspired much of Nathan-Pulliam's professional path. Her gripping accounts of political battles, strategic alliances, and landmark bills provide insight into the art of governance and politics and the power of courage, perseverance, and remarkable compassion in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNathan-Pulliam's passion to ensure a future where people like Stella can get the care they need drives her tireless efforts to address health disparities and fight for meaningful change. \u003ci\u003eSaving Stella\u003c\/i\u003e is a poignant and thought-provoking autobiography that sheds light on the complex realities of health care and the profound impact of policy decisions. It is a testament to one woman's determination to make a difference and create a more equitable and compassionate health care system for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shirley Nathan-Pulliam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1421448866\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781421448862\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/30\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 5.90w x 0.70d","brand":"Shirley Nathan-Pulliam","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44920114086143,"sku":"9781421448862","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c7aa2bbb-f9ff-4200-bf83-776ef8478d2b.jpg?v=1710360226","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/saving-stella-shirley-nathan-pulliam-9781421448862","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}