A child of sanitariums
Subtitle: a memoir of tuberculosis survival and lifelong disability
By: Gloria Paris
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786459391
Description: "This dramatic memoir recounts one woman's experience living in tuberculosis sanatoriums where she underwent many treatments for the disease and was finally released when she was 14. Despite her disablement, she went on to marry and have three children, work as a microbiologist, perform as a comedienne, and serve as an advocate for minority groups"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Prologue; title: Mercy Hospital; title: Homer Folks Hospital; title: Italian heritage; title: Biggs Memorial Hospital; title: The main building; title: Extended family; title: Road to recovery; title: Home at last; title: The fusion; title: The college years; title: Continuing changes; title: Annual pilgrimage; title: Epilogue.