The Woman Who Lived as a Man for 30 Years
Story of James Barry
Hook "This famous army doctor hid a shocking secret for 30 years."
Story
In the 1800s, women were not allowed to become doctors.
But one person refused to accept that rule.
A young woman disguised herself as a man and took the name Jam…
The Woman Who Lived as a Man for 30 Years
Story of James Barry
Hook "This famous army doctor hid a shocking secret for 30 years."
Story
In the 1800s, women were not allowed to become doctors.
But one person refused to accept that rule.
A young woman disguised herself as a man and took the name James Barry.
No one knew the truth.
As Dr. Barry, she studied medicine and joined the British Army.
She became one of the most respected surgeons of her time.