Life of Dorothea Lynde Dix by Francis TIFFANY (1827 - 1908) <br />Genre(s): Biography & Autobiography, Psychology, Social Science (Culture & Anthropology) <br /> <br />Read by: PhyllisV in English <br /> <br />Chapters: <br />00:00:00 - 29 - Chapter 29 - Builds a Monument <br />00:11:27 - 30 - Chapter 30 - Resumes Hospital Work <br />00:38:06 - 31 - Chapter 31 - The Last of Work <br />01:17:31 - 32 - Chapter 32 - Summary <br /> <br />A biography of a woman who advocated for the humane treatment of people with mental illness. As a young woman travelling overseas, Dorothea Dix met with people who were interested in reforming how the mentally ill were treated. Returning to America, she pushed for changes and proper care for these individuals, meeting with strong resistance. Her work ultimately resulted in social reform and the creation of asylums. Dorothea Dix was a tireless crusader and instrumental in important social reforms in the United States and the world. - Summary by Phyllis Vincelli <br /> <br />More information: <a href="https://librivox.org/life-of-dorothea-lynde-dix-by-francis-tiffany/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://librivox.org/life-of-dorothea-lynde-dix-by-francis-tiffany/</a> <br /> <br />LibriVox - free public domain audiobooks (<a href="https://librivox.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://librivox.org/</a>)