Charles Drew: Pioneer of Blood Plasma [Paperback]

Linda Trice (Author), Bank Street College of Education (Author)

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Paperback: 121 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill (July 11 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071353178
ISBN-13: 978-0071353175
Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 15 x 1 cm
Shipping Weight: 159 g

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On April 1, 1950, celebrated African American surgeon and pioneering blood plasma researcher Dr. Charles Drew bled to death after an auto accident. It was a tragic end to a life dedicated to discovery and the advancement of blood transfusions. A doctor on the scene reported, "All the blood in the world could not have saved Dr. Drew." Charles Drew presents Drew's life and struggle in gripping and vivid detail, including his groundbreaking work in the large-scale production of human plasma that was eventually used by the U.S. Army and the American Red Cross as the basis for blood bands. One of the most influential men of his time, Drew also served as the first director of the Red Cross blood bank and held the chair of surgery at Howard University.

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The Inspiring True Story of How the Founder of America's Blood Banks Paved the Way For Minorities in Medicine.

Watching his beloved sister become deathly ill during the "Doomsday Flu" epidemic of 1918 made young Charles Drew determined to become a doctor. But it wasn't so easy. College and medical school were more expensive than his working-class family could afford. Then there was prejudice. In the early 1900s, racial prejudice barred all but a tiny handful of African-Americans from attending U.S. colleges and even fewer from going to the nation's medical schools. Yet, Charles was determined to succeed.

His motto was "Dream High" and he did. Over and over throughout his amazing life he overcame prejudice by being the best at everything he tackled, from student athlete to doctor, professor, and scientist.

Now in this exciting biography, Dr. Linda Trice, a former black Studies professor, tells the unforgettable story of the life and achievements of one of the world's most honored scientific innovators, the pioneer of blood plasma and father of the modern blood banks, a man who devoted his life to helping minority students become doctors and puncturing racial myths.

In Charles Drew, read how Drew made his momentous discoveries. Live through hs dramatic battles against racism and his truggle to become a doctor. Take a front-row seat as you experience the conditions African-Americans lived in during the years 1900 to 1950 and come to understand Drew's extraordinary courage and determination.

Finally, be inspired by a man who, through his brilliance and dedication, "Dreamed High" and achieved.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Really Good Book, Sep 21 2000

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I thought this was a really good book. I learned a lot about what life was like for Black people 50 years ago.It was really hard. They couldn't go to school or become doctors . When they were sick they couldn't go to hospitals. I didn't know about blood types until I read this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Every Young Man in America Needs To Read This Book!, Sep 21 2000

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This is the kind of book that should be in the hands of every young man in America. Drew overcame the odds and didn't complain. He just did it and lives were saved.My wife bought several copies of this book and gave it to all the boys in our son's scout troop.

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5.0 out of 5 stars My Science Club Loved This Book, Sep 20 2000

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My science club read this last week. I was surprised at how primitive medicine was just a few short years ago.

Reading about Dr. Drew and all the challenges he had to face made me more determined than ever to become a doctor.

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