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Freida McFadden Unveils Dual Identity as Doctor and Author

4/11/2026

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McFadden Reveals Dual Career

Freida McFadden reveals she is Dr. Sara Cohen, a physician specializing in brain disorders.
In a USA Today piece, McFadden says she wants to end the secrecy surrounding her dual career.
She has sold over six million books and will continue writing under her pseudonym after stepping back from her medical role in 2023.
Her thriller The Divorce is set for release on May 26.

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Historical Context

In 2023, Freida McFadden, also known as Dr. Sara Cohen, revealed her dual career as a physician and bestselling author, selling over six million books. This trend mirrors the 19th-century physician and writer Oliver Wendell Holmes, highlighting a shift in societal perceptions of career identities. As more professionals embrace multifaceted careers, traditional norms and expectations continue to evolve.

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McFadden Reveals Dual Career

Freida McFadden reveals she is Dr. Sara Cohen, a physician specializing in brain disorders.
In a USA Today piece, McFadden says she wants to end the secrecy surrounding her dual career.
She has sold over six million books and will continue writing under her pseudonym after stepping back from her medical role in 2023.
Her thriller The Divorce is set for release on May 26.

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