Dr. Owens-Adair : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163466025 : 1163466026 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""Dr. Owens-Adair: Some Of Her Life Experiences"" is a biographical work written by Bethenia Angelina Owens Adair. The book chronicles the life and experiences of Dr. Owens-Adair, a pioneering female physician and medical reformer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Mississippi in 1840, Dr. Owens-Adair overcame numerous obstacles to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor, including the death of her mother and the disapproval of her father. She eventually graduated from medical school in 1870 and went on to practice medicine in various locations across the United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington. Along the way, she also became involved in the women's suffrage movement and worked to improve healthcare for women and children. The book draws on Dr. Owens-Adair's own writings, as well as historical records and interviews with people who knew her, to paint a vivid p