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How did a child born into a Spanish-speaking Jewish family in Venezuela overcome a learning disability and the interruption of his education at the outset of World War II to become a medical researcher. In a delightful and often humorous memoir, Dr. Baruj Benacerraf, M.D., recounts the colorful history of his family and how they shaped his values and goals…. More >>
Very good. This is the second time I review it favourably. Please check your files and don’t ask me anymore.
Rating: 5 / 5
Benacerraf is a charming writer, but I was somewhat disappointed with the book. I was hoping to find some new insights into the creative process in science and some sparkling anecdotes about this Nobel Prize winner’s colleagues. I did not find much of either.
Rating: 3 / 5