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micahhortonhallett's review against another edition
4.0
It's not often that a book can shift your core beliefs, but this one did (a bit) through a mixture of the personal and the scientific, without being dogmatic, oppositional, or arrogant. (Although there was some unnecessary eye-rolling at social scientists in the field of gender and sexuality).
aorth's review against another edition
4.0
I'd have to read this a few times to remember the all the specifics about differences of sexual development, but there is no doubt that testosterone is a hell of a drug! I found it interesting that there are so many (26?) hormones, and that testosterone is required to make estrogen.
bootman's review against another edition
5.0
If you didn’t read this book, based on some of the backlash as well as discussions in the media about the book, you’d think the entire thing was about the trans debate. While Carole Hooven does touch on these topics in a few different chapters, the book is so much more than that. I’m more of a psychology person than a biology person, and biological topics usually go way over my head, but Hooven is clearly an incredible teacher. She was able to explain everything from fetal development to puberty and so many other biological factors by making great analogies and talking in a way that the average person can understand. As a parent, I’ve been curious about topics of how gender norms shape children versus biological factors as well as how testosterone plays a part in aggression.
This is an incredible book, and thank goodness for people like Carole Hooven. I can’t imagine trying to be a scientist simply studying what you’re interested in and getting dogpiled just for discussing your findings. It’s clear throughout this book that Hooven is an open-minded, caring, and compassionate person. When touching on sensitive subjects, I saw her go above and beyond to be careful of her language and to clarify as much as possible. This book is great, and I hope people gain a lot more from it than the conversations around transitioning.
This is an incredible book, and thank goodness for people like Carole Hooven. I can’t imagine trying to be a scientist simply studying what you’re interested in and getting dogpiled just for discussing your findings. It’s clear throughout this book that Hooven is an open-minded, caring, and compassionate person. When touching on sensitive subjects, I saw her go above and beyond to be careful of her language and to clarify as much as possible. This book is great, and I hope people gain a lot more from it than the conversations around transitioning.
nmerullo's review against another edition
2.0
Yes Joe Rogan promoted this book need I say more (DNF and read for class)
tmrogersjr1's review against another edition
3.0
If you’re interested in human behavior or testosterone you’ll appreciate this book
dyslexzak's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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informative
inspiring
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relaxing
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medium-paced
4.0
Very interesting and mostly balanced look at the science.
I hope to read more from this author.
I hope to read more from this author.
corvinaq's review against another edition
3.0
Really thought-provoking and interesting book. It’s not wholly clear by the end which differences between men and women can be attributed to testosterone or socialization, but the book is exceptionally clear and good on explanations for DSDs and Caster Semenya’s case.