The Lobotomist's Wife
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Category - Fiction / Historical Fiction
Format - Paperback
Condition - Like New
Listed - A year ago
Views - 11
Ships From - New York
Est. Publication Date - Feb 2022
Overview
The Lobotomist's Wife: A Novel
ISBN: 9781542036214
Publisher Description
An enthralling historical novel of a compassionate and relentless woman, a cutting-edge breakthrough in psychiatry, and a nightmare in the making. Since her brother took his life after WWI, Ruth Emera...
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BK's Book Nook
4 book reviews
Jul 31, 2023
This book was so interesting and so well written. It kind of reminded me of a TJR novel. I absolutely loved Ruth. She was a strong woman who was second in charge at her family's mental institution. At the same time, she was a fiercely devoted wife. I think today's society forgets that women can play...
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Maddie Habron
305 book reviews
Jul 20, 2023
I really liked this fictional look at development of the lobotomy. Readers for sure benefit from a base understanding of what a lobotomy is just so they’re not surprised. From the author’s note, the Apter character is fairly true to the real doctor, but Ruth is completely fictional. I liked Ruth’s c...
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