A review by beergeekgirl
One of Us: Conjoined Twins and the Future of Normal by Alice Domurat Dreger
4.0
Fascinating.
Dreger provides a really interesting perspective on unusual anatomies and whether they really need to be "fixed," since the bodies aren't broken, just different.
The book is a little clinical at times. I would have liked some more personal stories from the families about whom she writes, especially the Schapell twins. But it definitely makes you think and challenges traditional narratives.
I'd kind of like to see an updated version of the book (since it's now 10 years old and things have changed for the Shapells).
This was one of John Green's 18 books that you haven't read but you should, or something like that. And it sounded intriguing, so I ordered it through ILL. Glad I did.
Dreger provides a really interesting perspective on unusual anatomies and whether they really need to be "fixed," since the bodies aren't broken, just different.
The book is a little clinical at times. I would have liked some more personal stories from the families about whom she writes, especially the Schapell twins. But it definitely makes you think and challenges traditional narratives.
I'd kind of like to see an updated version of the book (since it's now 10 years old and things have changed for the Shapells).
This was one of John Green's 18 books that you haven't read but you should, or something like that. And it sounded intriguing, so I ordered it through ILL. Glad I did.