RaveThe New York Times Book ReviewReveal[s] the ways Butler…was a luminary in the genre, meaningfully attuned to the struggles of many … One of the most valuable contributions of Positive Obsession is its insight into what…[Butler’s] determination entailed … One of the biography’s most compelling themes is Butler’s sustained critique of American imperialism … Morris creates a rounded portrait of a working writer … Moves fluidly between Butler’s novels and the moments that shaped them … Morris convincingly suggests that Butler’s fiction offers the clearest insight into her life and worldview … This biography could not be more timely … Morris…delivers…with the requisite care and clarity we need to see Butler’s enduring vision with fresh eyes and renewed resolve.
