An Evening with Judith L. Pearson

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Wed Oct 29 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

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Books & Books | Coral Gables, FL

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Acclaimed medical author Judith L. Pearson joins us for RADICAL SISTERS
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Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Judith L. Pearson discussing Radical Sisters: Shirley Temple Black, Rose Kushner, Evelyn Lauder, and the Dawn of the Breast Cancer Movement (Mayo Clinic Press, $27.99)

***Please note: This event will take place at the Books & Books in Coral Gables at 265 Aragon Ave. Tickets are FREE and books will be available for purchase at the event. Want your copy early or can't make it in-person?


About the Book:

"The doctor can make the incision, but I'll make the decision." -- Shirley Temple Black


"I have a streak of stubbornness and a loud voice." -- Rose Kushner


"I believe that one must leave the world a better place than you found it." -- Evelyn Lauder


There was a time when women's health was marginalized. There was a time when breast cancer wasn't discussed. There was a time when October wasn't pink. But three women--Shirley Temple Black, Rose Kushner, and Evelyn Lauder--refused to be silenced. Their courage ignited a movement that forever changed the way society addresses breast cancer.When these "radical sisters" were diagnosed, they faced a medical world rife with myths, outdated protocols, and a shocking lack of research.


Breast cancer awareness was non-existent, and treatment options were limited. Yet, Shirley, Rose, and Evelyn--empowered by their own diagnoses--became trailblazing advocates for breast cancer research, early detection, and women's health. Their efforts broke open the conversation and set the stage for a new era of breast cancer advocacy.Radical Sisters, meticulously researched by award-winning biographer Judith L. Pearson, chronicles their powerful journeys. Taking cues from the women's health and AIDS movements, these inspirational women demanded a shift in how society viewed breast cancer--not as a taboo, but as a cause worthy of public attention and action.Today, more than 300,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. They stand on the shoulders of these courageous pioneers, whose legacy has empowered generations to advocate for better healthcare, increased research, and greater awareness.


About the Author:

Judith L. Pearson is a best-selling author, an accomplished presenter, and a graduate of Michigan State University. But her favorite title is “story teller,” with a little “research junkie” thrown in. Those characteristics have resulted in six biographies, including award-winners and a best-seller. An accomplished presenter, Judy has turned her books’ subjects into presentations viewed by thousands in the U.S. and the U.K. She was named one of Chicago’s Most Inspirational Women, selected as a finalist for he Arizona Healthcare Leadership Awards, and named a Phoenix Healthcare Hero. Judy and her husband live on Florida’s beautiful gulf coast, where long beach walks ignite her creativity.


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