Toronto, Canada – On Tuesday, August 5th, 2025, the powerful and emotional memoir, White Coat Blue Gown, was released for purchase on Amazon and all major online book retailers globally. The book chronicles the experience of the late Dr. Barbara Tatham, a highly respected Toronto-based physician who battled metastatic sarcoma cancer before passing away in 2019.
White Coat Blue Gown offers readers a rare glimpse into the life of a compassionate doctor facing her own mortality, as it is composed of the personal diary entries of Dr. Tatham. Her sister lovingly completed the book after her death, creating a lasting legacy of hope, vulnerability, and resilience.
The memoir delves into Dr. Tatham’s experience as both a physician and a patient, highlighting the emotional toll of practicing medicine and the strength of the human spirit. It also includes reflections on her career in intensive care and humanitarian medicine, as well as contributions from her sister who helped shape the manuscript after her passing.
Through sharing her own story of battling cancer, Dr. Tatham offers readers a roadmap towards peace, dignity, and hope, especially for those living with serious illness and their caregivers. Her words are a beacon for anyone seeking comfort in their darkest moments, showing that even in the face of dire circumstances, grace and meaning can still be found.
Dr. Barbara Tatham was known for her compassion, clarity, and dedication in her work as a physician. White Coat Blue Gown is her first and only book, completed posthumously by her sisters as a tribute to her courage, wisdom, and enduring spirit.
The book is now available in both paperback and eBook formats on Amazon and all major online book retailers worldwide. For media inquiries, please contact Jon Malysiak, the Global Publishing Manager for StoryTerrace, at jon.malysiak@gmail.com.
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