Audrey Evans: Not Your Ordinary Doctor

by Heidi Bright Butler, Heidi Bright Butler

Audrey Evans was a perfect child. Not! No one would have expected that when she grew up, she would make an important medical discovery, found the Ronald McDonald Houses, and start a school. Kirkus Reviews calls this “an intimate and rewarding biography of a remarkable doctor” which “repeatedly encourages young readers to believe that they too can accomplish more than they might expect.” Most popular with children in Grades 2-6, but inspiring for all ages.

64 pages, Hardcover

Published November 26, 2019

Reviews

[Laurie Eisenberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just read an extraordinary book entitled Audrey Evans: Not Your Ordinary Doctor written by Heidi Bright Butler. Audrey Evans is a world famous doctor who, among many other accomplishments, opened the first Ronald McDonald House with the help of the Eagles football team in 1974. What I love about the book is the message to young people, especially girls, that if you get in trouble or have a special way of learning that is different from others, you can succeed and grow up to do many wonderful things. Audrey did! She became a world renowned pediatric oncologist and philanthropist who has helped millions of children all over the world. Now 95, Dr. Evans is retired, after working as a doctor for more than 50 years. In addition to practicing medicine at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Audrey and her minister started The Saint James School, a faith-based middle school for traditionally under-resourced children who benefit from a challenging program. I can't wait to read Heidi's book to my granddaughters who love to listen to well-written stories. Written to be read independently by 4th-6th graders, younger children would enjoy having it read to them. A book with a compelling message, it includes "Audrey's Scrapbook" with photos from her life, an extensive glossary, and a Selected Bibliography. Beautifully illustrated by Joyeeta Neogi