Nursing is a fundamental expression of care, as old and foundational as human touch. It’s also a highly technical profession that underpins our modern healthcare system, weaving together biological science with emotional labor.

In her new book, journalist and author Sarah DiGregorio examines nursing’s long history and its complicated and powerful role in our lives today.

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