37 pages • 1 hour read
Lori Arviso Alvord, Elizabeth Cohen Van PeltThe Scalpel and the Silver Bear: The First Navajo Woman Surgeon Combines Western Medicine and Traditional Healing
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1999A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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Throughout the book, Lori emphasizes that modern medicine is in a crisis. What evidence does Lori present for this position? Do you find her argument convincing? Why or why not?
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Lori grew up in a bi-cultural home. How did this experience shape her worldview, particularly as it relates to medicine?
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Why is the title of the text The Scalpel and the Silver Bear? Provide evidence from the text to support your argument.
