{"title":"Brandy Schillace","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Brandy Schillace, a renowned author whose works deftly weave the intricacies of history with the art of storytelling. Schillace paints vivid narratives that provide fresh insights into the lives and legacies of remarkable figures. With a scholarly yet accessible approach, her books invite readers to explore the fascinating intersections of Biography, Memoir, and History.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMr. Humble and Dr. Butcher\u003c\/em\u003e is a groundbreaking narrative that takes you on an unforgettable journey into the life of one of medicine's most controversial figures. This compelling biography offers an eye-opening look at the pioneering yet ethically complex world of transplant surgery and medical ethics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Intermediaries\u003c\/em\u003e unravels the unsung stories of the past, offering a unique perspective on the cultural and scientific exchanges that shaped our modern world. Schillace brings to light the remarkable individuals who bridged gaps between diverse worlds, contributing to significant advancements in history and science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history buff or a casual reader, Brandy Schillace's expertly researched and engagingly written books promise to enrich your understanding and appreciation of the past's enduring impact on the present. Explore the fascinating tales woven by Schillace, and discover the human stories behind the historical headlines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mr-humble-and-dr-butcher-by-brandy-schillace-9781982113780","title":"Mr. Humble and Dr. Butcher","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe “delightfully macabre” (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e) true tale of a brilliant and eccentric surgeon... and his quest to transplant the human soul.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early days of the Cold War, a spirit of desperate scientific rivalry birthed a different kind of space race: not the race to outer space that we all know, but a race to master the inner space of the human body. While surgeons on either side of the Iron Curtain competed to become the first to transplant organs like the kidney and heart, a young American neurosurgeon had an even more ambitious thought: Why not transplant the brain?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Robert White was a friend to two popes and a founder of the Vatican’s Commission on Bioethics. He developed lifesaving neurosurgical techniques still used in hospitals today and was nominated for the Nobel Prize. But like Dr. Jekyll before him, Dr. White had another identity. 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Headed by a gay Jewish man, Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, the institute aided in the first gender-affirming surgeries and hormone treatments, acting as a rebellious base of operations in the face of rising prejudice, nationalism, and Nazi propaganda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn expert in medical history, Brandy Schillace tells the story of the Institute through the eyes of Dora Richter, an Institute patient whom we follow in her quest to transition and live as a woman. While the colourful but ultimately tragic arc of Weimar Berlin is well documented, \u003cem\u003eThe Intermediaries\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book to assert the inseparable, interdependent relationship of sex science to both the queer rights movement and the permissive Weimar culture, tracking how political factions perverted that same science to suit their own ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis riveting book brings together forgotten scientific and surgical discoveries (including previously untranslated archival material from Berlin) with the politics and social history that galvanised the first stirrings of the trans rights movement. Through its unforgettable characters and immersive, urgent storytelling, \u003cem\u003eThe Intermediaries\u003c\/em\u003e charts the relationships between nascent sexual science, queer civil rights, and the fight against fascism. It tells riveting stories of LGBTQ pioneers—a surprising, long-suppressed history—and offers a cautionary tale in the face of today's oppressive anti-trans legislation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000788631788,"sku":"9781324036319","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/01ad957c901c909e59febd12b1394261.jpg?v=1763323308"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/brandy-schillace.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}