Dr. Joye Carter was the first female and African American to be selected as a Chief Medical Examiner in the United States. Dr. Carter holds the distinction of having served as Chief Medical Examiner for Washington, DC and Houston (Harris County), Texas, as well as the first black medical examiner in the entire state of Texas. This takes on even more importance when you look at how high the number of people killed by the government under capital punishment in Texas is.

Dr. Carter resides in Houston, Texas now and is a forensic pathology consultant and author. She may be reached via her website at www.joyemcarter.com

I Speak for the Dead
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ISBN: 097037223X
Format: Hardcover, 250pp
Pub. Date: March 2003
Publisher: Biblical Dogs
 

I SPEAK FOR THE DEAD is an insightful journey through the medical and legal process of defining the cause of death. The nation's first black, female chief medical examiner, Dr. Joye M. Carter, provides a frank discussion of the emotional turmoil family members must cope with after experiencing the loss of a loved one. Dr. Carter's approach to educating the reader is enhanced by two decades of forensic experience.

This book helps lift the shroud of mystery that surrounds a sensitive topic, allowing a keen inspirational look into the death as a part of life.

You will discover:

- How to cope with the death of a loved one
- How to answer your child's questions about death
- How to handle denial
- How to overcome grief

My Strength Comes from within: The Autobiography of the first black female to become a Chief Medical Examiner in the USA
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ISBN: 0970372264
Format: Paperback, 256pp
Pub. Date: January 2001
Publisher: Biblical Dogs
 

Dr. Joye M. Carter gives her personal story of how she overcame tremendous obstacles to become the first African American female to become the first Medical Examiner. Her book will inspire you to fulfill your dreams to achieve success in your life or career.

You will discover:

- The power of setting goals
- How to overcome career obstacles
- Why some people succeed and others fail
- What to do to become motivated again

"Dr. Carter's personal story of how she achieved success in her career will encourage young people to pursue their dream."
-Lasalle D. Leffal, Jr., M.D. - Past Chairman, Department of Surgery, Howard University Hospital Current Charles R. Drew Professor of Surgery Howard University College of Medicine

Related Links

Dr. Joye Carter, On-line!
http://www.joyemcarter.com/

Dr. Joye M. Carter was Chief Medical Examiner for Harris County, TX from 1996 until 2002
http://www.co.harris.tx.us/me/ME.html