Emma Bolden’s memoir, The Tiger and the Cage , provides a raw, lyrical account of her life with endometriosis and her struggle to be heard within the medical community. The narrative explores the physical and emotional toll of chronic illness, highlighting the impact of medical misogyny and the challenging journey to diagnosis and treatment.

The book is structured through fragmented, poetic essays, serving as both a personal memoir and a call for better research into women's reproductive health.