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Review of The White Coat Effect

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The White Coat Effect" by L.B. Wells.]
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4 out of 4 stars
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The White Coat Effect by L.B. Wells is a romance novel about a young Jewish woman who studies to become a doctor. Rory’s beautiful mother and her affluent doctor father made her feel inferior as she was growing up. Although they moved into a museum-like home when she was a teenager, her mother constantly scolded her for touching things. Up to her teenage years, Rory had been rejected by any boys she fantasized about because of her egg-shaped figure. Her mother always told her that she was the type of girl who survived by using her brains and not one who survived by being taken care of because of her beauty. Rory’s mother told her she needed to become a doctor, gain material wealth, have a happy Jewish family lifestyle, and become part of high society. In her first clinical year in medical school at City Hospital in Westport, Rory meets an Arabian named Amir Hadid. Can they combine their different religions and cultures? Will their parents accept them? Does Rory succeed in medical school?

L.B. Wells has done a fantastic job of telling this story from Rory’s perspective and taking her from being a weak, introverted, self-absorbed child to a strong woman. All of the characters in the book are fully developed and can be easily visualized in their settings. For example, one of the patients Rory encountered during her rotation in a psychiatric hospital claimed that she could see huge purple hickeys on her neck. I laughed when Rory decided that all surgeons had violent tendencies that they repressed and turned into a desire to help people and not kill them. I enjoyed reading about the different patients Rory and her friends encountered while doing their hospital rotations.

There are only a couple of negative aspects to this book. There was one instance where text in Spanish did not have a clear interpretation following it. However, this did not distract from my reading pleasure. I did feel that there is some bias against men in this book as they were portrayed as chauvinistic, powerful, and sexist.

Overall, this is an enjoyable book that will make you cringe and laugh at the same time. I feel the book has been edited by a professional editor as there were only a few errors that could have been easily overlooked. I have no reason not to give this book 4 out of 4 stars.

The sexual content and non-borderline profanity make this book appropriate for mature adult readers who enjoy romance novels. Readers interested in medical school will enjoy the book as well, as the author discusses some of the issues medical students encounter doing rotations through the different medical fields.

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It sounds like this book has great character development. I’d love to read about Rory growing up to be a strong woman. Thanks for the great review
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The child that becomes a strong woman sounds like a great inspiration to the younger generation. Thank you for the insightful review.
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This book seems like is has a journey worth following might even serve to be inspiring to women in the medical field
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I think this book is quite interesting with the jewish familly backgroud made this romance story has different perspective. And your review attracts me to read this book. Awesome.
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Although I’m not into romance, I find this review very explicit and honest. Those who are into perusing romance books may find this very interesting and a great of a time commitment. Thanks for this review!
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Rory's mother made a stern statement to her daughter. I'm curious if Rory met a spouse who would look after her, as well as if she completed medical school or pursued her other undiscovered loves. Great review
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I'm very curious about relationships of two people with different religion and culture. Maybe this book will gives me insights about that. I am also intrigued to know if Rory's parents will accept their relationship. Thank you for the review!
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I love the part where the reviewer wrote”Lory took her out from being introverted,weak,self absorbed child,to being a strong woman,“it’s inspiring and motivational,nice review.
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I love romance novels and this one seems to have good character development. Thanks for the wonderful review.
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I can relate to this book, as I'm a doctor and when I entered medicinal college I met a guy, though our religion is the same we both are from different places, not a romance lover. if I got a chance to read this one. I will definitely read this one. thank you for the review.
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Rory sounds like an emotionally strong lady. Think I’ll love to follow the book. Good review
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It's inspiring that lory was able to change from being emotionally weak to being a strong woman,beautiful review.
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This book will be interesting to read. The characters are surely going to play great roles in this novel. Great review!
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I'm interested in this book. Your review is captivating
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