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Tooth and Nail: The Making of a Female Fight Doctor Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Linda D. Dahl (Author), Julia Whelan (Narrator), Harlequin Audio (Publisher)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 72 ratings
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Fresh out of medical school, Linda D. Dahl was nervous to begin her surgical residency in the Bronx. Compounding the long hours and overwhelming workload, Dahl felt like a perpetual fish out of water. Growing up in a Middle Eastern family in the American Midwest, she was a born outsider, and in her new community in New York, she felt even more isolated. Even at work she struggled to fit in: among her fellow specialists, she was one of the only women.

One night, at her husband’s urging, Dahl watched a boxing match between Shane Mosley and Oscar De La Hoya. Watching Mosley survive against the odds gave Dahl hope that she, too, could find her footing. As her fandom grew, boxing became a way to connect with her patients and community. Later, when she was in practice on the Upper East Side, Dahl received a phone call from the New York State Athletic Commission. They were looking for a fight doctor. Dahl accepted.

Tooth and Nail chronicles the three-and-a-half years Dahl spent as an ear, nose, and throat surgeon by day and a ringside physician by night. Intrepid, adrenaline-fueled, and loaded with behind-the-scenes takes on famous boxers, including Mike Tyson, Wladimir Klitschko, and Miguel Cotto, Dahl’s story offers a modern examination of sexism, dislocation, the theater of boxing, and a roadmap for how to excel in two very different male-dominated worlds.

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  1. Listening Length
    7 hours and 16 minutes
  2. Author
    Linda D. Dahl
  3. Narrator
    Julia Whelan
  4. Audible release date
    July 24, 2018
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Harlequin Audio
  7. ASIN
    B07BGQB9NS
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 7 hours and 16 minutes
Author Linda D. Dahl
Narrator Julia Whelan
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date July 24, 2018
Publisher Harlequin Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07BGQB9NS
Best Sellers Rank #306,772 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#673 in Biographies of Medical Professionals (Audible Books & Originals)
#2,978 in Biographies of Women
#4,168 in Medical Professional Biographies

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
72 global ratings
Engaging, inspiring
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Engaging, inspiring
I attended the book release and hearing Dr. Dahl read her own words out loud was inspirational. The memoir itself is moving in many different ways, giving the reader a glimpse into a world that is seldom seen. The melding of both the boxing and medical fields, attached with her own personal journey navigating both, whilst discovering her true self kept me captivated and in awe through its entirety. 5/5 highly recommend
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Books are Life
5.0 out of 5 stars The fearless story of a doctor we would all love to have
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021
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What struck me the most about this fascinating memoir is the fearlessness of Dr. Dahl, who persisted in the face of so many obstacles, from a close encounter with Mike Tyson to taking care of men whose faces have been permanently damaged in the ring. If you're looking for a story of power and strength, hard won, by a woman who made it in NY by way of North Dakota, this is the book for you.
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LT511
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprised that I loved this so much!
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2020
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I really enjoyed this book. I would never have expected to, as boxing doesn't interest me much. However, Amazon recommended it, probably because I've purchased other female memoirs. I was intrigued by all the positive reviews. I must say, they were right! Such an interesting, well written book. The boxing piece is quite interesting, but that's not the heart of the story. There's so much more. I think it would appeal to women of course, but really to anyone that's ever felt that they struggled to fit in at times, for whatever reason. Excellent book, I highly recommend!
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Andrew Parks
5.0 out of 5 stars The inside story told with honest precision
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2021
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An expertly written memoire. Linda Dahl reveals a great talent for recollection and shares vividly a less well known realm of the fight game. Her wit and wisdom come through on every page. An enjoyable story for everyone, not just the boxing fan.
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Joseph K Dillon
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the time to read
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2018
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This was an intriguing read. It was easy to stay engrossed with Dr. Dahl's struggles; she approached the situations from angles unexpected and was not shy about exposing some of the sexism of her occupations, and the prejudices many of us would like to pretend don't exist. While she did find success as a fight doctor, the story alludes that the opportunity fell into her lap. Overall, a very thought provoking experience, combined with a hero who finds success though her determination.
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C. Alterman
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting, thought provoking and entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2018
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I absolutely loved this book. Dr. Dahl's incredibly unique experiences navigating the male-dominated worlds of boxing and otolaryngology manage to somehow be universally relatable. Not just relatable, riveting. I didn't want this book to end. It is filled to the brim with humor - and a sense of adventure that belies the rocky beginnings of her life and career. There is so much personality in the writing, you'll probably find yourself falling in love not only with the book but perhaps with Dr. Dahl herself. I have already recommended it to many friends.
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Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Story!
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2021
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Tooth and Nail really hit home with me, I found the story to be compelling and interesting all the way through to the end, in fact, I would love to read what happens to the author next!
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Joseph M Agosta
5.0 out of 5 stars An EXCELLENT book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2021
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Tooth and Nail was an amazing read! So well written. The story line was extremely engaging and the fact that it was a true story made it even better. Dr. Dahl’s personal and professional journey was truly inspiring.
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RAG
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read...insightful and funny
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2020
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As a NYC ENT doc who also trained in the South Bronx, Dr. Dahl’s book was nostalgic - and accurate

Her personal growth through such trying circumstances are encouraging for all young physicians - especially female docs

Congratulations , Dr Dahl on such a fine and entertaining book
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