I Wear A White Coat: From Tribulation To Triumph: The Authentic Truth of the Black Doctor's Journey Audiobook Download by Ericka V Hylick
This book is a moving and narrative account of the author's personal journey from her days as a black doctor in South Sudan to her appearance on Dr. Phil, where she got to share her story with millions. It also describes how the public misperceptions of black women doctors and nurses lead them to believe that they cannot provide care for other people, which ultimately leads to many leaving their professions to help others when they really wanted to set foot in one.
"I Wear A White Coat" is a riveting true story of the author's journey from living in poverty to becoming a doctor. She was born into the life of a Harlem preacher and grew up without knowing her father. Despite their hardships, she and her mother had hope for the future. The voice acting is excellent, making it easy to imagine what everyone's emotions are doing at different points in the book. The narrator makes it so you feel like you're actually watching a movie with this one! There are lots of twists and turns that keep it interesting and suspenseful, but also some moments where you can relate to what Ericka has been through.
I Wear A White Coat: From Tribulation To Triumph: The Authentic Truth of the Black Doctor's Journey is a memoir by Ericka V Hylick that documents the author's personal experience as she navigates through the medical field while also dealing with society's expectations and stereotypes. After setting out to write a story about her journey as a black woman in a white coat, Ericka soon realizes that it is imperative for her to share her unique perspective of the medical field.
Every profession has its fair share of myths and misconceptions. Doctors are no exception. In order to break down the stereotypes that doctors are not black and many believe that being a doctor is just a job, Dr. Hylick's book sheds light on her journey through the field of medicine.
The truest and most powerful story ever told. On the surface, this biography is about a young Black woman’s journey to becoming a doctor. But, it's also so much more than that. It’s a story of triumph, fear, and perseverance. I Wear A White Coat: From Tribulation to Triumph is an awe-inspiring and captivating read that will leave you astonished by it's authenticity.
[Conference talk] "I think that the decision to leave medicine was always in the back of my mind because I knew that there was a lot of work to be done. I saw, from a very young age, that there were many black doctors who were not being celebrated for their work."
Published Date | 2021-11-06 |
Duration | 4 hours 10 minutes |
Author | Ericka V Hylick |
Narrated | Skye Lafontaine |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | No |
Category | Health & Wellness |
Parent Category | Self Development |