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StoryTerrace Spotlight: White Coat, Blue Gown by the late Dr. Barbara Tatham

September 25, 2025

We’re proud to feature White Coat, Blue Gown by the late Dr. Barbara Tatham, Family and Emergency Room Physician at London Health Centre, Toronto as our September Book of the Month.

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“As kids, we didn't know why our parents made us walk together, it was only when we got to school that we saw the name-calling and the jokes, and realized that we were different and that we were going to have to learn to defend ourselves or just take it,” dasdas

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When other schools played us, it was a shock, especially because there were black kids in the chess team. He told us that it was a middle-class game, but that we need to take our working-class values, and work hard, strive hard, and not be intimidated. We did it.The hostility wasn't obvious, but I would be stared at by the students and the teachers.You could tell that it was the first time that some of them had even shaken a Black boy's hand.

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At StoryTerrace, we create books that elegantly capture the unique narratives of individuals, families, and businesses. This month, we’re celebrating a story that’s inspiring thousands and has just hit #1 in multiple Amazon categories!

White Coat, Blue Gown by the late Dr. Barbara Tatham

Dr. Tatham was a gifted physician, educator, and passionate advocate for compassionate care. A brilliant young doctor with a dream to teach medicine, her life was tragically cut short when she passed away from metastatic sarcoma cancer in 2019. Yet, in the face of illness, she lived with extraordinary purpose, joy, and love.

At just 31 years old, Barbara went from beginning her career as an ER doctor in her white coat to becoming a terminally ill patient within the space of a year. Choosing to share her journey openly, she blogged throughout her illness, inspiring thousands with her honesty, courage, and resilience.

After her passing, her sisters lovingly completed her book, ensuring that her voice and story could continue to touch lives.

In White Coat, Blue Gown, Barbara offers a deeply human, dual perspective on medicine, first through her eyes as a dedicated doctor, and later as a patient navigating the brutal realities of cancer.

This moving memoir is a testament to resilience, empathy, and the profound beauty of life, even in its fleeting moments.

Amazon Bestseller

Readers agree: White Coat, Blue Gown has soared to the top of the charts, reaching the #1 Bestseller position in not just one but multiple Amazon book categories:

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What readers are saying:

Barbara’s story speaks to doctors, to anyone seeking inspiration, and to readers who cherish powerful memoirs, reminding us all of the strength of the human spirit and the enduring impact of sharing one’s truth.👉Learn More About White Coat, Blue Gown

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At StoryTerrace, we create books that elegantly capture the unique narratives of individuals, families, and businesses. This month, we’re celebrating a story that’s inspiring thousands and has just hit #1 in multiple Amazon categories!

White Coat, Blue Gown by the late Dr. Barbara Tatham

Dr. Tatham was a gifted physician, educator, and passionate advocate for compassionate care. A brilliant young doctor with a dream to teach medicine, her life was tragically cut short when she passed away from metastatic sarcoma cancer in 2019. Yet, in the face of illness, she lived with extraordinary purpose, joy, and love.

At just 31 years old, Barbara went from beginning her career as an ER doctor in her white coat to becoming a terminally ill patient within the space of a year. Choosing to share her journey openly, she blogged throughout her illness, inspiring thousands with her honesty, courage, and resilience.

After her passing, her sisters lovingly completed her book, ensuring that her voice and story could continue to touch lives.

In White Coat, Blue Gown, Barbara offers a deeply human, dual perspective on medicine, first through her eyes as a dedicated doctor, and later as a patient navigating the brutal realities of cancer.

This moving memoir is a testament to resilience, empathy, and the profound beauty of life, even in its fleeting moments.

Amazon Bestseller

Readers agree: White Coat, Blue Gown has soared to the top of the charts, reaching the #1 Bestseller position in not just one but multiple Amazon book categories:

Reviews

What readers are saying:

Barbara’s story speaks to doctors, to anyone seeking inspiration, and to readers who cherish powerful memoirs, reminding us all of the strength of the human spirit and the enduring impact of sharing one’s truth.👉Learn More About White Coat, Blue Gown

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“As kids, we didn't know why our parents made us walk together, it was only when we got to school that we saw the name-calling and the jokes, and realized that we were different and that we were going to have to learn to defend ourselves or just take it,” dasdas

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When other schools played us, it was a shock, especially because there were black kids in the chess team. He told us that it was a middle-class game, but that we need to take our working-class values, and work hard, strive hard, and not be intimidated. We did it.The hostility wasn't obvious, but I would be stared at by the students and the teachers.You could tell that it was the first time that some of them had even shaken a Black boy's hand.

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At StoryTerrace, we create books that elegantly capture the unique narratives of individuals, families, and businesses. This month, we’re celebrating a story that’s inspiring thousands and has just hit #1 in multiple Amazon categories!

White Coat, Blue Gown by the late Dr. Barbara Tatham

Dr. Tatham was a gifted physician, educator, and passionate advocate for compassionate care. A brilliant young doctor with a dream to teach medicine, her life was tragically cut short when she passed away from metastatic sarcoma cancer in 2019. Yet, in the face of illness, she lived with extraordinary purpose, joy, and love.

At just 31 years old, Barbara went from beginning her career as an ER doctor in her white coat to becoming a terminally ill patient within the space of a year. Choosing to share her journey openly, she blogged throughout her illness, inspiring thousands with her honesty, courage, and resilience.

After her passing, her sisters lovingly completed her book, ensuring that her voice and story could continue to touch lives.

In White Coat, Blue Gown, Barbara offers a deeply human, dual perspective on medicine, first through her eyes as a dedicated doctor, and later as a patient navigating the brutal realities of cancer.

This moving memoir is a testament to resilience, empathy, and the profound beauty of life, even in its fleeting moments.

Amazon Bestseller

Readers agree: White Coat, Blue Gown has soared to the top of the charts, reaching the #1 Bestseller position in not just one but multiple Amazon book categories:

Reviews

What readers are saying:

Barbara’s story speaks to doctors, to anyone seeking inspiration, and to readers who cherish powerful memoirs, reminding us all of the strength of the human spirit and the enduring impact of sharing one’s truth.👉Learn More About White Coat, Blue Gown

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