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