RaveLibrary JournalA fearless, engaging, and important memoir about how one person’s decision to serve in the military affects their entire family.
James Reginato
RaveLibrary JournalReginato’s meticulous research and personal interviews create a sweeping portrait of arguably the United States’ greatest industrial dynasty and extracts the untold stories behind the sensational headlines about billionaire oil baron J. Paul Getty ... A rapturous biography for casual readers. This in-depth analysis of one of the United States’ richest families reveals a behind-the-scenes legacy of love and generosity.
Lucy Cooke
PositiveLibrary JournalCooke freshly analyzes a hot-button topic ... Cooke expertly explains current scientific research with engaging humor, interspersed with first-person accounts and an impressive number of interviews with scientists who are rewriting the binary narrative. Her book encourages reflection but never overwhelms with information, even when, for instance, debunking accepted wisdom about XX and XY chromosomes ... Zoological notions of gender will challenge general readers to appreciate sexual diversity in animals and reassess human notions of \'female.\'
Amy Odell
PositiveLibrary JournalOdell interviewed more than 250 industry and personal contacts to assemble the most comprehensive biography of the media icon, although Wintour herself declined to be interviewed for the book. The biography sometimes reads more like a fashion history than a life story ... A challenging read for those lacking industry knowledge, but it still fascinates with Odell’s well-documented account of Wintour’s broad influence.
