PositiveNew York Journal of BooksInto the Abyss provides a strong argument for the restoration of a balance between physical, emotional, and neurochemical approaches to this complex situation ... a challenging, stimulating, and sometimes troubling look into the minds of some very complicated and very disturbed patients ... The cases described in this book are certainly not characteristic of the patient load for the average psychiatrist. They do illustrate the interplay between the emotional and physical that, to some degree, affects all of us. Into the Abyss paints a fascinating picture of the ties between mind and body and the complicated ways they interact.
Venki Ramakrishnan
PositiveNew York Journal of BooksThere are a few sections of the book where the technical details dominate the story, but most of the tale is told through interactions with other scientists. Throughout the book, a clear picture emerges of the human side of science ... The hopes and concerns of those engaged in this challenging and frustrating task are told with honesty and sensitivity ... There are some disappointing aspects to the book. Even though there are numerous references to a wide range of scientists, there is no index to allow the reader to locate information about any of them ... Gene Machine gives an enlightening and enjoyable picture of the human side of scientific research and stresses the importance of interdisciplinary efforts to deal with the \'big picture\' issues in modern science.
Phil Hudgins and Jessica Phillips
MixedThe New York Journal of BooksTravels with Foxfire carries on the tradition [of the original Foxfire project] and provides a bridge to a more modern-day way of life. Such stories as the revival and restoration of a drive-in theater in Rabun County, Georgia, give both a feel for the drive-in theater that was and an enjoyable story about how this entertainment venue can be revitalized and expanded to fulfill other local needs ... Unfortunately, Travels is lacking in some respects. The detailed descriptions of how to create things is often missing. While Travels devotes eight pages to a few stories about moonshining episodes, The Foxfire Book (volume one of the original series) spends 45 pages (complete with photos and diagrams) on the construction and operation of a still. Traditional music gets somewhat better coverage ... The authors may have felt it unnecessary to repeat much of the detail found in earlier volumes, but some material on current instrument producers and changes in technique would have proved informative ... The book serves as a useful addition to the Foxfire body of literature and furnishes some transitions from an older way of life to a modern setting.
