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The Hatbox Baby
The Hatbox Baby
Author: Carrie Brown
"At the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, a man races through the crowd, carrying a hatbox. Inside it is his son -- a premature baby whose only hope for survival may be Dr. Leo Hoffman, whose 'Infantorium' holds tiny, frail patients in primitive incubators, drawing crowds of gawkers along with the elephants and the firewalkers and the fan dancer in the...  more »
ISBN: 205197
Publication Date: 2000
Pages: 333
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Publisher: Berkley Books, NY
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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reviewed The Hatbox Baby on + 3 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
The historical references in this book is what made me purchase it. Highly recommend...
reviewed The Hatbox Baby on + 60 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This is a delightful story and a quick read - perfect for an afternoon, airline flight or waiting in the doctor's office. Lots of juicy details and history about the World Fair in Chicago during the depression. More importantly, it covers the medical origins of treating premature babies. Feel free to email with any questions. ~LeAnn
knitter avatar reviewed The Hatbox Baby on + 64 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
My book club did this book and we all enjoyed it. It is based on true events and includes a lot about the Chicago World's Fair
mom2nine avatar reviewed The Hatbox Baby on + 342 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I thought this book started a bit slowly, but well worth the effort to give it time for the story to build. the "hatbox baby" is only a part of the story. It follows various people tied to the Chicago fair and in reading about it, I would like to do my own research.
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