RaveLibrary Journal... dives into the tangle of personalities, politics, and passions and surfaces with a great narrative. The author presents both the inspiring and ugly sides of the struggle for equality, including suffragettes who used racism to promote their cause, some in-fighting, and many disagreements on strategies ... This is a fantastic and enjoyable book tracing 100 years of work and struggle for women’s equality. A great book for general readers and a must read for anyone interested in women’s and American political history.
Joshua D. Mezrich
PositiveLibrary JournalTransplant surgeon Mezrich...can replace a person\'s kidney; he can also write a well-paced book taking readers through complicated medical procedures with real-life examples filled with suspense ... Mezrich relieves the tension with humor, balancing clinical perspective with heart-rending stories, and through it all maintains enthusiasm and wonder at the process. This is not just a tale of doctors; patient and donor stories are also respectfully told. Ethical questions are further considered ... A great read for fans of narrative nonfiction, medicine, and real-life suspense stories.
Mimi Swartz
MixedLibrary JournalReaders are introduced to a couple who fall in love, marry, and then the husband feels ill. They disappear from the narrative till much later, when the husband receives an experimental device but succumbs to his illness four weeks later. After many promising attempts readers will wonder if there will ever be a viable, long-term artificial heart ... For fans of nonfiction with a little suspense and drama. Not recommended for animal lovers or people looking for a more academic treatment.
