Elsie Inglis: The Woman with the Torch

"Elsie Inglis: The Woman with the Torch" by Eva Shaw McLaren is a biography that tells the inspiring story of Elsie Inglis, a doctor and supporter of women's rights who made a big difference during World War I. It focuses on her brave decision to create and run hospitals with all-women staff, especially in Serbia, showing how determined she was to help others, fight for what she believed in, and overcome obstacles in a world where men dominated medicine. The book starts by honoring Inglis’s amazing qualities, like her positive attitude and strong will, setting the scene to explain how she rose to be an important leader in both the medical field and the fight for equality.