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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
There's a lot in this book. A lot to think about, packed into this slim volume that could take you an insignificant amount of time to read. I don't think that I'll stop thinking about this, now that I've put the book down.
I will say--there are no conclusions reached here, not really. If you're looking for a pro-vaccine book, well, this isn't EXACTLY that. Certainly I came out of the reading feeling like the author was pro-vaccine, and I myself am strongly pro-vax, but I can absolutely imagine that someone who isn't, who is anti-vax, could come out of this book in the exact same spot. Which is interesting, in and of itself.
I am so glad I read this.
I will say--there are no conclusions reached here, not really. If you're looking for a pro-vaccine book, well, this isn't EXACTLY that. Certainly I came out of the reading feeling like the author was pro-vaccine, and I myself am strongly pro-vax, but I can absolutely imagine that someone who isn't, who is anti-vax, could come out of this book in the exact same spot. Which is interesting, in and of itself.
I am so glad I read this.
this type of writing -- the nonfiction essay that includes autobiographical elements, draws on popular culture as well as academia ... i like it. i was reminded of sontag, and then she quoted sontag. i was reminded of maggie nelson, and in the afterword the author thanks her for her editing help. i didn't find the end result here quite as inspired as those 2 examples, but it's definitely worth reading.
This is a pretty solid choice for the person in your life who tells you that they don't want to read a scientist's take on why you should vaccinate.