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annahendi's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 stars: I will tell you - I did enjoy this book though I should have done more research on the substance of it before reading. Despite the title, the majority of the book revolves around speaking to and advocating for vaccines. I had thought this could have the potential to dive into the influencer skinny teas and the like - but upon realizing this was published much earlier than influencers may have existed, these topics were not discussed. Offit also uses this platform to talk through previous TV interviews that he’s spoken on and how he would re-do them if he had the chance (I didn’t find these pieces particularly interesting but I understand the need on his behalf to explain these).
I agree with the majority of the information within this book, and it’s digestible enough that I would share this with any anti-vaxx friends I have the unfortunate pleasure of knowing. I also find the misinformation piece he speaks to, incredibly relevant today as the U.S. continues to mix up science with fiction. However, I think Offit should have titled this book more appropriately, and been more poignant and less personal when it comes to the information that was outlined.
I agree with the majority of the information within this book, and it’s digestible enough that I would share this with any anti-vaxx friends I have the unfortunate pleasure of knowing. I also find the misinformation piece he speaks to, incredibly relevant today as the U.S. continues to mix up science with fiction. However, I think Offit should have titled this book more appropriately, and been more poignant and less personal when it comes to the information that was outlined.
katyfaure's review against another edition
4.0
This was balanced and informative for the most part. It’s easy to get lost in science jargon or your own research, but he kept me well engaged for the most part. How science is (mis)represented in the media is such an important and fascinating thing to write a book on. I’m glad I read it and would read more of his work in future.
Personally I found it a little condescending and self-important at times… but maybe just me.
Personally I found it a little condescending and self-important at times… but maybe just me.
amn028's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoy Paul Offit's writing. It is written in a way that is engaging and easy to understand. I also enjoy when he adds his lessons learned to the end of certain examples. The book is good at tackling some of the issues with our current "wellness" obsession and how the lack of critical thinking is causing unnecessary dangers to our societies.
renee_pompeii's review against another edition
2.0
This book was OK, but it was focused specifically on vaccines which was not really what I had expected. Basically it is a super-informative overview of the fight against misinformation about vaccines, which I'm not against to begin with, so it didn't really get me fired up. Some fun anecdotes about the author's role in fighting science-deniers and the current (insane) anti-science movement. I already know Gwen Paltrow and Dr. Oz are money-grubbing idiots -- but if you aren't aware of that then this book may be a quick and informative read for you.