Something to prove, a daughter's journey to fulfill a father's legacy : a memoir, Yvonne S. Thornton ; with Anita Bartholomew
Type
Label
Something to prove, a daughter's journey to fulfill a father's legacy : a memoir, Yvonne S. Thornton ; with Anita Bartholomew
Language
eng
resource.biographical
autobiography
Illustrations
illustrationsplates
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Something to prove
Oclc number
609543200
Responsibility statement
Yvonne S. Thornton ; with Anita Bartholomew
Sub title
a daughter's journey to fulfill a father's legacy : a memoir
Summary
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
Table Of Contents
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