An enthralling historical novel about a young womans struggle to become a doctor during the civil war in this stunning first novel, mary sutter is a brilliant, headstrong midwife from albany, new york, who dreams of becoming a surgeon. The end of my name is mary sutter is both satisfying and surprising. A new york times bestseller and a moving civil war. Mary sutter is a brilliant, headstrong midwife from albany, new york, who dreams of becoming a surgeon. Mary sutter is a brilliant young midwife who dreams of becoming a surgeon. Historical fiction has always been a favorite genre of mine, but historical. Her protagonist, mary sutter is a young midwife determined to become a surgeon in nineteenth century america, when a woman doctor was an.
Discussion questions for my name is mary sutter iowa. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The title of robin oliveiras debut historical novel, my name is mary sutter, perfectly evokes its eponymous heroines style. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Her protagonist, mary sutter is a young midwife determined to become a surgeon in nineteenth century america, when a woman doctor was an anomaly. Her second novel, i always loved you, was published by penguin on february 4, 2014. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 364 pages and is available in hardcover format. Fredericksburg to meridian pdf epub the civil war series book. May, 2010 rich with historical detail including marvelous depictions of lincoln, dorothea dix, general mcclellan, and john hay among others, and full of the tragedies and challenges of wartime, my name is mary sutter is an exceptional novel. Mary sutter s quest to become a surgeon when women were barely allowed to be nurses is one of the great untold stories of american history. In my name is mary sutter it seems as though robin oliveria brought mary sutter back to life rather than imagined her.
A moving, new york times bestselling novel about a young civil war midwife who dreams of becoming a surgeon. Determined to overcome the prejudices against womenin medicineaand eager to run away from her recent heartbreakamary leaves home and travels to washington, d. A new york times bestseller and a moving civil war novel about a young midwife who dreams of becoming a surgeon. In this stunning historical novel, mary sutter is a brilliant, headstrong midwife from albany, new york, who dreams of becoming a surgeon. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2010, and was written by robin oliveira. My name is mary sutter was published in 2010 by viking press in the united states isbn 0670021679 and the fig tree imprint of penguin books in the united kingdom in 2011 isbn 9781905490684. Pdf my name is mary sutter book by robin oliveira free. My name is mary sutter is a magnificent civil war epic, a saga of female liberation and a gorgeous love story. My name is mary sutter discussion nebraska librarians. And in mary herself, robin oliveira has created a truly unforgettable heroine whose unwavering determination and. Apr 12, 2012 my name is mary sutter by robin oliveira is an epic historical novel about a brilliant young womans struggle to become a doctor during the american civil war. Whiskey, petticoats, and surgery by candlelight next great read. Mary sutter digest in robin oliveiras novel my name is mary sutter, the main protagonist evolves from a midwife to a surgeon during the civil war. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
And, in mary herself, robin oliveira has created a truly unforgettable heroine whose unwavering determination and vulnerability will resonate with listeners everywhere. My name is mary sutter robin oliveira download bok. Mary sutter is a midwifea very good onebut she wants more. Womens rights have greatly expanded since mary s time, but do you believe that women are still limited by prejudice as to what they can or should do professionally. Determined to overcome the prejudices against women in medicineand eager to run away from her recent heartbreak mary leaves home and travels to washington, d. My name is mary sutter by robin oliveira reading group guide. Free download or read online my name is mary sutter pdf epub book. Each chapter offers a beautifully crafted episode that moves the rich plot along but also develops mary s character in relationship to a series of. She wants to be a doctor, but 19thcetunry mores wont permit it. Expected, at most, to follow her mother into local midwifery, mary has the nerve to want to be a real doctor. The title of robin oliveiras historical novel, my name is mary sutter, perfectly evokes its eponymous heroines style. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cds or access codes. Robin oliveira born 1954 is an american author, former literary editor, and nurse, who is most known for her debut novel, my name is mary sutter. Download free my name is mary sutter robin oliveira my name is mary sutter robin oliveira recognizing the pretension ways to get this books my name is mary sutter robin oliveira is additionally useful.
Compare and contrast mary sutter and scarlett ohara, heroine of gone with the wind. With her description of the sutter home, the reader becomes a guest at the dinner table. When the nation divides in bloody conflict, mary seizes the opportunity to learn medicineand flee from the pain she experiences when a man she loves marries her more conventionally feminine twin, jenny. My name is mary sutter is a new novel about a young civil war era midwife who longs to be a surgeon, but is denied entry to medical school because she is female. Is the historical fiction genre an effective tool for teaching history. My name is mary sutter by robin oliveira is an epic historical novel about a brilliant young womans struggle to become a doctor during the american civil war mary sutter, a brilliant young midwife, dreams of proving herself as capable as any man.
My name is mary sutter by robin oliveira overdrive rakuten. Catalog yorktown public library bibliographic identifier. To receive the access to the latest issue delivered to your inbox free each week, enter your email below. Publication date 2011 topics american civil war 18611865, nurses, midwives, nurses, midwives, nurses publisher. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading my name is mary sutter. This is a finely written novel of the medical failings and opportunities presented by the war.
Like charles fraziers cold mountain and robert hickss the widow of the south, my name is mary sutter powerfully evokes the atmosphere of the period. What was your response to the conclusion of each characters story. Determined to overcome the prejudices against women in medicine and run away from her recent heartbreak mary travels to washington, dc, to help tend the legions of civil war wounded. Womens rights have greatly expanded since mary s time, but do you believe that women are still limited by prejudice as to what they can or should do. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 976 pages and is available in paperback format. My name is mary sutter by robin oliveira is an epic historical novel about a brilliant young womans struggle to become a doctor during the american civil war. Rich with historical detail, my name is mary sutter is an exceptional novel. My name is mary sutter discussion nebraska librarians talk. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. Medium, downloadable, material type, secondary material type, location, reader age, accelerated reader. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read my name is mary sutter. Robin oliveiras debut novel, my name is mary sutter, tells the story of a woman hellbent on becoming a surgeon at a time when no woman in this county had been admitted to medical schoolduring the civil war.
Rich with historical detail including marvelous depictions of lincoln, dorothea dix, general mcclellan, and john hay among others, and full of the tragedies and challenges of wartime, my name is mary sutter is an exceptional novel. My name is mary sutter kindle edition by oliveira, robin. These are some of the first words mary sutter hears. Robin oliveiras illustration of character development as. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel. Lincoln simply could not understand a man who could not see his own fallibility. Jan 01, 2010 my name is mary sutter is a book centered in upstate new york and washington during the civil war. My name is mary sutter article in jama the journal of the american medical association 30414. A novel by robin oliveira 20110329 will be shipped from us. I f you would like me to visit your book club by phone, facetime, or skype, a 30minutelong online or phone visit with your club is always free, and easy to arrange through novelnetwork, which is a service that matches book clubs with authors and arranges for author visits. My name is mary sutter a moving, new york times bestselling novel about a young civil war midwife who dreams of becoming a surgeon chosen by good housekeeping as a top 10 good read mary sutter s story continues in winter sisters, coming february 2018 from viking fans of calebs crossing by geraldine brooks, cold mountain by charles frazier, and mrs. O, the oprah magazine oliveiras graceful, assured portrayal of a courageous woman shines through in her outstanding debut novel.
Is the ending too tidy, bringing mary and stipp together after years of separation. In this stunning historical novel, mary sutter is a brilliant, headstrongmidwife from albany, new york, who dreams of becominga surgeon. David ebershoff, author of the danish girl and the 19th wife. Rich with historical detail including marvelous depictions of lincoln, dorothea dix, general mcclellan, and john hay among others, and full of the tragedies and challenges of wartime, my. A vivid romantic novel about love, medicine, and the civil war, my name is mary sutter features an indomitable, memorable heroine whom the reader will root for until the very end. The main characters of this history, military history story are. This argument occurred during the united states civil war, 18611865, in the historical fiction my name is mary sutter by robin oliveira. My name is mary sutter quotes by robin oliveira goodreads. Mary sutter, a brilliant young midwife, dreams of proving herself as capable as any man. Pdf my name is mary sutter by robin oliveira download in pdf or epub online. Pdf my name is mary sutter by robin oliveira download pdf. My name is mary sutter is available from the library in hardcover and audio download.
Explore historical records and family tree profiles about mary sutter on myheritage, the worlds family history network. Mary sutters quest to become a surgeon when women were barely allowed to be nurses is one of the great untold stories of american history. My name is mary sutter by robin oliveira overdrive. Irony lost in the blind pursuit of cacophonous righteousness. My name is mary sutter by robin oliveira book club. You have remained in right site to begin getting this info. The title of robin oliveiras historical novel, my name is mary sutter, perfectly evokes its. Mar 14, 2011 my name is mary sutter, by robin oliveira.