For the first time, the authentic story of the brilliant surgical lab tech is told through careful research and placed in the context of the times in which he lived. Thomas faced daunting and open racism at both universities where he worked. A provocative tale that will surprise you, anger you and, most of all, inspire you.
"Jan Pottker is a top-rate researcher and writer. In Vivien Thomas, she devotes her considerable talents to uncovering the authentic story behind one of the seminal figures in modern American medicine."
Donna E. Shalala, former Secretary,
US Department Health and Human Services
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