Were I Not A Girl
Were I Not A Girl This unique picture book biography tells the story of Dr. She wouldn't grow up to own property, be a soldier, a doctor, or hold any job other than perhaps maid or governor--such was…
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Were I Not A Girl
This unique picture book biography tells the story of Dr. She wouldn't grow up to own property, be a soldier, a doctor, or hold any job other than perhaps maid or governor--such was a girl's lot in 19th century England. James Barry, born female, who lived as a man from age 18 to his death.Like other girls of her time, Margaret Bulkley didn't go to school.
We will never know. And was she comfortable born in a girl's body? What we do know is that at the age of 18, she tugged off her stockings and dress, cut her red-gold curls, and vanished.
In her place appeared a young man. Margaret became James Barry. James would attend medical school, become a doctor and a soldier, travel the world.
He would fall in love, deliver babies, and fight in a duel. And he would live a rich full life.Here is a picure book that is both a fascinating and sensitively drawn portrait of
Were I Not A Girl
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