“Inspiring, heartfelt, and brutally honest at times, this is a book that will give women and those who care about them the strength and motivation to persevere . . .”— Seattle Book Review What was it like to survive an illegal abortion, come out as a lesbian, and train to become a doctor in the late 1960s and early ’70s—before Roe v. Wade , before Title IX, and in a largely homophobic nation? In 1960s America, being different wasn’t just difficult—it was dangerous. When teenage Patricia Grayhall realizes she’s a lesbian, she faces an impossible choice: Embrace her authentic self or conform to society’s crushing expectations? Desperate to fit in, she attempts heterosexuality—with devastating consequences. But acknowledging her truth becomes Patricia’s salvation. Coming out gives her the unexpected courage to shatter another barrier: Defying the male-dominated medical establishment, she pursues her dream of becoming a doctor. At a time when women medical students are rare and barely tolerated in lecture halls and hospital wards, Patricia fights for both her education and her right to exist as herself. The 1970s bring second-wave feminism and promises of liberation, yet the reality of life as a member of the LGBTQ community remains treacherous. Being openly gay still means risking everything—career, reputation, safety. Even Patricia’s love life proves its own battleground, with each relationship teaching hard lessons about trust and vulnerability in a world that refuses to recognize her relationships as legitimate. Making the Rounds is a story of one woman’s refusal to disappear, her choice of authenticity over acceptance, and her discovery that the courage to be yourself can not only transform your own life but also pave the way for those who follow. 2024 National Indie Excellence Awards Winner in Memoir 2024 National Indie Excellence Awards Winner in LGBTQIA Nonfiction 2023 Best Indie Book Award Winner in LGBTQ Memoir 2023 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Gold Medalist in Non-Fiction - LGBTQ “ Making the Rounds is smart, profound, thought-provoking, and all-out engaging . . . a reminder to all of us to guard our rights and freedom and to never devolve into a culture of hate.” — Readers’ Favorite , 5-star review “A story like Grayhall’s from a woman of her achievements is a vital contribution to our community and history.” —Katherine V. Forrest, author of Curious Wine “ Making the Rounds is a fast-paced, inspiring, and accessible true story of a young lesbian’s struggle to enter the male-dominated profession of medicine in the ’70s . . . a great read exploring issues that are as relevant today as ever.” —Robin Tyler, producer, activist, and comic “An uplifting journey of coming out that reads like a fast-paced medical drama.” —Radclyffe, retired surgeon, author, and president of Bold Strokes Books “Female professionals—gay or straight, doctor or other—owe a debt of gratitude for the tribulations women like Grayhall endured to hew the path we now traverse.” —Adele Holmes, MD, author of Winter’s Reckoning “Patricia Grayhall has written a vital and thrilling memoir, the story of a woman figuring out who she is and . . . the power of perseverance in breaking down, brick by brick, the barriers of bigotry.” —Steve Almond, New York Times best-selling author of Candyfreak and Against Football “Patricia Grayhall has much to teach us in this well-paced and deeply humanizing memoir of what it means to seek both belonging and love—and to find both, always in the most surprising of ways.” —Susan Meyers, Professor of Creative Writing, Seattle University “If you have ever felt marginalized or told you could not pursue your dreams because you are the wrong sex, color, ethnicity, or class . . . this book will inspire you to find courage.” —Laura Munson, New York Times best-selling author of This is Not the Story You Think It Is “Well-written, fast-paced, and inspiring—Patricia Grayhall’s memoir is an authentic, accurate, and brave portrayal of her lived experience in times that were exciting and expansive, but often confusing, challenging, and uncharted.” —Margaret Dozark, MD, emergency and internal medicine specialist “Grayhall’s point of view is candid, self-deprecating, and genuine. She is obviously accomplished, but what comes through is her openness and honesty—qualities rarely seen in similar works.” —Morgan Elliot, author of Stroke of the Brush and The Crying Chair Patricia Grayhall is a retired physician turned acclaimed author whose memoir Making the Rounds earned recognition as one of Kirkus Reviews ’ Best 100 Indie Books of 2022. The memoir has won multiple prestigious awards, including honors in the 2024 National Indie Excellence Awards and the 2023 Best Indie Book Awards. Following the success of her memoir, Patricia coauthored the romance novel Golden Years and Silver Linings with her partner and then expanded her literary range wit