{"product_id":"the-lobotomists-wife","title":"The Lobotomist's Wife by Greene Woodruff, Samantha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn enthralling historical novel of a compassionate and relentless woman, a cutting-edge breakthrough in psychiatry, and a nightmare in the making.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince her brother took his life after WWI, Ruth Emeraldine has had one goal: to help those suffering from mental illness. Then she falls in love with charismatic Robert Apter--a brilliant doctor championing a radical new treatment, the lobotomy. Ruth believes in it as a miracle treatment and in Robert as its genius pioneer. But as her husband spirals into deluded megalomania, Ruth can't ignore her growing suspicions. Robert is operating on patients recklessly, often with horrific results. And a vulnerable young mother, Margaret Baxter, is poised to be his next victim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMargaret can barely get out of bed, let alone care for her infant. When Dr. Apter diagnoses her with the baby blues and proposes a lobotomy, she believes the procedure is her only hope. Only Ruth can save her--and scores of others--from the harrowing consequences of Robert's ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by a shocking chapter in medical history, \u003ci\u003eThe Lobotomist's Wife\u003c\/i\u003e is a galvanizing novel of a woman fighting against the most grievous odds, of ego, and of the best intentions gone horribly awry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Samantha Greene Woodruff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lake Union Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781542036214","brand":"Lake Union Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43656794898585,"sku":"9781542036214","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_23ac3c96-8e21-4b04-b466-f2ca52ccc4e2.jpg?v=1724570719","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/the-lobotomists-wife","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}