{"product_id":"the-lobotomists-wife-9781542036214","title":"The Lobotomist's Wife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn enthralling historical novel of a compassionate and relentless woman, a cutting-edge breakthrough in psychiatry, and a nightmare in the making.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince her brother took his life after WWI, Ruth Emeraldine has had one goal: to help those suffering from mental illness. Then she falls in love with charismatic Robert Apter--a brilliant doctor championing a radical new treatment, the lobotomy. Ruth believes in it as a miracle treatment and in Robert as its genius pioneer. But as her husband spirals into deluded megalomania, Ruth can't ignore her growing suspicions. Robert is operating on patients recklessly, often with horrific results. And a vulnerable young mother, Margaret Baxter, is poised to be his next victim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMargaret can barely get out of bed, let alone care for her infant. When Dr. Apter diagnoses her with the baby blues and proposes a lobotomy, she believes the procedure is her only hope. Only Ruth can save her--and scores of others--from the harrowing consequences of Robert's ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by a shocking chapter in medical history, \u003ci\u003eThe Lobotomist's Wife\u003c\/i\u003e is a galvanizing novel of a woman fighting against the most grievous odds, of ego, and of the best intentions gone horribly awry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreene Woodruff, Samantha:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eSamantha Greene Woodruff has a BA in history from Wesleyan University and an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business. She spent most of her career telling stories to executives at MTV Networks as the senior vice president of strategy and business development and, subsequently, audience research for the Nickelodeon Kids \u0026amp; Family Group. After leaving corporate life, she pursued her varied passions, teaching yoga, cooking, and taking classes at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. It was here that she combined her multifaceted background with her wild imagination and passion for history, reading, and writing. \u003ci\u003eThe Lobotomist's Wife\u003c\/i\u003e is her first historical fiction novel, and she is already at work on her next book. Sam lives in southern Connecticut with her husband, two children, and two dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lake Union Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50647013818642,"sku":"9781542036214","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_88424b08-e615-4a36-b9f7-e9f529565e32.jpg?v=1733192568","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-lobotomists-wife-9781542036214","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}