--- product_id: 49830900 title: "Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas" brand: "gwendolyn hooks" price: "€ 46.02" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/49830900-tiny-stitches-the-life-of-medical-pioneer-vivien-thomas store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas **Brand:** gwendolyn hooks **Price:** € 46.02 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas by gwendolyn hooks - **How much does it cost?** € 46.02 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/49830900-tiny-stitches-the-life-of-medical-pioneer-vivien-thomas) ## Best For - gwendolyn hooks enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gwendolyn hooks brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas ## Images ![Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51SFnyfSJwL.jpg) ![Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51WLQFYFpyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a beautifully written and illustrated book *by S***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016* What a beautifully written and illustrated book! It should be in every school and public library and in the hands of upper elementary and middle school students.The spare language mirrors Vivien Thomas’s elegantly simple solution to a complex problem, and it tells an important story that must be shared. As a reading teacher, I see so many rich discussion topics—how banks have changed because of the Great Depression, the prickly question of research on animals, injustice and changing attitudes, and seeing the potential in every human.Imagine if Vivien Thomas hadn’t had the chance to do the research he did. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My daughter loves this story *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2019* My baby wants to be a doctor so I am always looking for books to inspire her. She was so intrigued by this book and seeing a surgeon who looks like her. The pictures are amazing and it's so relevant and age appropriate. I am so glad I made this purchase. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Important Book About a Forgotten Pioneer *by K***A on Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2016* Tiny Stitches tells the story of medial pioneer Vivien Thomas, an African American who overcame discrimination in the 1940's to develop a life-saving surgical procedure. Hooks takes readers from his early days working in his father's carpentry shop, through the Great Depression and on to Vanderbilt University, where he applies his carpentry skills to surgery while working with Dr. Alfred Blalock. Vivien loves his job, until he learns that he is classified as a janitor, not a research technician like all of his white counterparts. Vivien overcomes this setback, and many others, to pioneer a surgical procedure to save babies born with tetralogy of fallot, a deadly heart defect.Hooks has crafted an engaging story of scientific discovery and perseverance, and Bootman's evocative watercolors add poignancy to this heartfelt tale. Young readers will be drawn in by moments of rising tension, as Vivien confronts and overcomes discrimination. Readers will also get insight into how scientific discovery works, from the idea, to experimentation and finally to practice. Tiny Stitches is an important book about a forgotten hero that deserves space in all public and school libraries, and would make a great addition to any STEM curriculum. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/49830900-tiny-stitches-the-life-of-medical-pioneer-vivien-thomas](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/49830900-tiny-stitches-the-life-of-medical-pioneer-vivien-thomas) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-10-06*