A review by withlovejeans
The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist by Ben Barres

hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

3.5

i did really enjoy the narrative parts of this book, but the science chapter was so dry. i understand it wasn't necessarily written for the layperson, but it didn't add anything to my impression of the book. however, ben's perspective on mit and academia from the position of a woman and a man, and a transgender person, really made me reflect heavily on how mit has changed, and where mit continues to need change. 

definitely further adds to my spiral about whether or not i will enjoy my time in academia.