About the book: 2009 / This book by the largest American doctor Robert S. Mendelsohn, written in 1982, is addressed primarily to women, since they are the ones make up the majority of patients. Exposing the shortcomings of official American medicine in the 70s of the 20th century, Dr. Mendelsohn gives patients a lot of advice regarding medications, common medical procedures, etc. Issues related to pregnancy and childbirth are discussed in particular detail. Many of the author’s recommendations are relevant for today’s Russia. The book has been translated into Russian for the first time. Recommended to anyone interested in women's health issues.