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A Civil Action by Jonathan Harr
A gripping account of the Woburn leukemia cluster and its lasting impact on environmental health, law, and public trust.
Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green
A narrative exploring tuberculosis through history, inequality, medical progress, and global injustice.
Craftivism is Activism
From AIDS quilts to protest knitting, craftivism transforms domestic creativity into engaging tools for social activism.
Blood Feud: The Man Who Blew the Whistle on One of the Deadliest Prescription Drugs Ever by Kathleen Sharp
A gripping account of pharmaceutical whistleblowing, corporate misconduct, and the deadly consequences of profit-driven medicine.
Assistedlab.ch–A Living Archive of Assisted Dying
A thoughtful review of a Swiss-based digital archive examining cultural dimensions of assisted dying debates.
Regeneration by Pat Barker
A powerful antiwar novel exploring trauma, identity, and the psychological toll of combat on soldiers and those who treat them.
Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi
A powerful memoir revealing how classic literature can illuminate, challenge, and resist authoritarianism, especially through the eyes of courageous women.
A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell
A powerful feminist story exposing gender bias, professional conflict, and justice through the lens of domestic abuse and women's silent solidarity.
Frances Oldham Kelsey, the FDA, and the Battle Against Thalidomide by Cheryl Krasnick Warsh
A gripping biography revealing the life of a fearless scientist who challenged authority and reshaped drug safety in modern medicine.
Interview with Darrel Manitowabi
Canadian anthropologist Darrel Manitowabi, PhD, explores Indigenous healing traditions through "Indigenous Medicine Stories," blending academic and community perspectives at NOSM University.
Exposed: The Hidden History of the Pelvic Exam by Wendy Kline
Kline’s compelling examination invites reflection on women’s health, highlighting the need for trust and empowerment in gynecological care today.












