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I appreciate the book as a whole despite my criticism. It was a surprising and I got more than I bargained for. People are complicated, I guess that's good to remember in any situation.
I liked her accounting of the sexism she faced. Some people still don't believe it happens, so it's always vindicating to see it in print (or through audiobook). She persevered where those forces held me back and shunted me into a less satisfying scientific path. I didn't lean into my stubbornness, I respected authority too much, and listened to the wrong people. It's good to see a woman succeed, even if it reminds me of my failure.
I loved the mini chapters of plant science sprinkled throughout. I think i have to admit the door for me is closed there, but i still love learning and reading anything about biology or science.
One of the unexpected great things was her story of the enduring friendship with a man that wasn't sexual. Other people's effort to categorize/disparage didn't affect their bond. It must be such a gift to have that type of relationship.
It's also uncommon look at manic depression without dwelling on the fact that it's a setback. I wasn't expecting that one either, but this is a plus, unlike what follows.
On another note -- "hungry for science" she says at the end. But she described stealing equipment from another lab at a time she'd finally achieved decent long term funding. I guess it's good she was honest and the drill was broken, but there are better examples of being hungry for science.
She does a little too much anthropomorphism. It makes me cringe a little, but I guess I get it.
It bothered me that crosses a lot of lines with students without really showing any growth or self awareness in that area. But maybe that was mostly starting out, finding her bearings. The many incidents were still sort of surprising - I can't imagine any of the few dozen scientists I knew acting that unprofessionally. But maybe they did. They didn't write a book like this.
I liked her accounting of the sexism she faced. Some people still don't believe it happens, so it's always vindicating to see it in print (or through audiobook). She persevered where those forces held me back and shunted me into a less satisfying scientific path. I didn't lean into my stubbornness, I respected authority too much, and listened to the wrong people. It's good to see a woman succeed, even if it reminds me of my failure.
I loved the mini chapters of plant science sprinkled throughout. I think i have to admit the door for me is closed there, but i still love learning and reading anything about biology or science.
One of the unexpected great things was her story of the enduring friendship with a man that wasn't sexual. Other people's effort to categorize/disparage didn't affect their bond. It must be such a gift to have that type of relationship.
It's also uncommon look at manic depression without dwelling on the fact that it's a setback. I wasn't expecting that one either, but this is a plus, unlike what follows.
On another note -- "hungry for science" she says at the end. But she described stealing equipment from another lab at a time she'd finally achieved decent long term funding. I guess it's good she was honest and the drill was broken, but there are better examples of being hungry for science.
She does a little too much anthropomorphism. It makes me cringe a little, but I guess I get it.
It bothered me that crosses a lot of lines with students without really showing any growth or self awareness in that area. But maybe that was mostly starting out, finding her bearings. The many incidents were still sort of surprising - I can't imagine any of the few dozen scientists I knew acting that unprofessionally. But maybe they did. They didn't write a book like this.