Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of My Life: J. Marion Sims is a memoir written by the American physician J. Marion Sims. In this book, Sims recounts his life from his childhood in South Carolina to his medical career in New York City. Sims is best known for his pioneering work in gynecology, particularly for his development of a surgical technique to repair vesicovaginal fistulas, a condition that causes urine to leak from the bladder into the vagina. Sims also established the first hospital for women in the United States and was a proponent of antiseptic surgical practices. However, Sims' legacy has been controversial due to his experimentation on enslaved women without their consent. In his memoir, Sims defends his actions and provides his perspective on the ethical implications of his work. The Story of My Life: J. Marion Sims offers a unique insight into the life and work of one of the most influential figures in the history of gynecology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
