What People Say

“Simply Wonderful! An indispensable resource for women who have ever felt daunted by their interactions with caregivers.”

“SIDELINED is a game changer of a book for all women. I live in London where our medical system is different, but this book is an incredibly valuable resource — to all women everywhere.

It takes a rigorous look at the obstacles women must overcome to get the best health care. Medicine has often misunderstood and devalued women’s bodies. Through personal stories and extensive research, Salenger highlights how history and gender bias in the medical community have led women to make decisions that are not always in their best interests.

I feel that Salenger’s book is as important a book to women, as the 1970 book, OUR BODIES, OURSELVES. SIDELINED should have pride of place, right alongside it, on every woman’s bookshelf. It’s a revolutionary and publishing milestone.

Sidelined offers a wealth of suggestions on how to get the most out of your healthcare.
An important and necessary book that just might save your life!”

“Why do so many women have difficulty feeling heard and understood when they visit their doctor? Why are they misdiagnosed more frequently and later than men—even when their symptoms are exactly the same? And why do they suffer more side effects than men from the medications they’re prescribed? SIDELINED helps to answer those questions.
Backed by extensive research, part memoir, part personal stories, this excellent and informative book offers a voice to those women who have been told (and believed!) that their symptoms are “all in their head.” It provides a useful roadmap on how to get the most effective healthcare and will be a valuable resource for all women interested in improving the quality of their healthcare and making more fully informed decisions.”