I, Vera

Vera Gedroits was a pioneering woman surgeon, known for her remarkable medical skills, bold reforms, and adventurous life, which intertwined with significant historical events. Despite her groundbreaking contributions to medicine and wartime surgery, she faced political persecution and lived in poverty before her death at age 61, with her legacy remaining largely unrecognized in the Soviet era. Miranda Seymour's biography vividly brings to life the extraordinary story of this daring and compassionate woman, capturing her courage, resilience, and revolutionary spirit.