Me, Myself, and Why
Searching for the Science of Self

I received an electronic copy of this from the publisher via NetGalley. I usually don't have that hard a time assigning stars for a review. Personally, I considered this a three star reading 'experience', but would easily recommend this book highly for other readers not familiar with the topic, so a......more

Something between a paid commercial of 23andme.com, promoting LTGB rights and taking LSD....probably at the same time or in a sequence. Nevertheless is well written book, with a bit of background study and is doing an excellent work popularizing our current understanding of genetics and neuroscience......more

As usual I received this book for the sum of nothing in exchange for a review. This time from NetGalley. Also as usual I give my scrupulously honest opinions below. The best summary I can give of this book is that it's broad but not necessarily deep. It starts with Mendel and his peas, makes its way......more

I had really high expectations regarding this book, but while it was somehow entertaining it lacked the depth I was hoping to read. I like Jennifer Oullette on social media and other venues, and really like her wit and knowledge on many topics. However this book felt like it is written in a rush, an......more

Many books claim that the author will be funny but until you start reading, it’s hard to know if that author’s sense of humor will work for you. As soon as I started this, I could tell that Ouellette was an author whose writing style appeals to my sense of humor. Although I’m still working on my abi......more