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lupetuple's review against another edition
2.0
Bear in mind I listened to the audiobook, the narrator of which was quite monotonous. Aside from that, I think the science section hurt it the most, due to its incomprehensibility. I have an interest in biology and neuroscience, and I found a lot of what I could follow fascinating, but ultimately I don't think it came across as too accessible. There's also a problem I have with his biologization and medicalization of being trans--basically the "brain sex" thing, but he was a scientist, and a neuroscientist at that, so it makes sense that he would conceive it in this way, especially when also considering the generation he grew up in.
I am a fan of how enthusiastic he was about mentorship, too, and vetting for female scientists and professors constantly.
I am a fan of how enthusiastic he was about mentorship, too, and vetting for female scientists and professors constantly.
lysimache's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. A quick note for people who don't work in scientific research or read scientific journals often: this book is more detailed than pop-science books tend towards, so it may be a harder read if you don't have any background in neuroscience, or even just basic biology. Still definitely worthwhile though! It felt like a scientific seminar, but without the slides
graveyardpansy's review against another edition
4.0
this definitely isn’t for everyone but I really really enjoyed it!! Barres is a big inspiration for me and reading this just kinda filled me with joy. It’s not literary genius, but you can tell Barres’ heart went into it. I enjoyed the science section more than I thought I would, but if you don’t have background knowledge abt neuroscience you may just wanna skip over that part, honestly? Regardless, my overall review is this was very heartwarming and inspiring to me personally, and if you think you’d be interested based on the synopsis, give it a shot!
loar's review against another edition
4.0
Jen poznámka: audio nebrat. Ne že by to bylo špatně načtený, ale kapitola o vědě a buňkách a proteinech se spoustou divných jmen a zkratek je bez psané formy nepoužitelná.
c100's review against another edition
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reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Dysphoria
filmmaths's review against another edition
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3.5