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reading and reviewing books… fast

The Art and Politics of Science by Harold Varmus

katie | April 13, 2009

As a scientist, I was interested in reading this memoir about a winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine and the previous director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  Plus, I saw his interview on the Daily Show with John Stewart, only sparking my interest even more. Like with all books I read, I [...]

American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Jon Meacham

katie | January 28, 2009

My occasional foray into the world of non-fiction led me to this intriguing book. As any biography, this book starts at the beginning.  A brief introduction to Jackson’s early years is enough to understand his motivations later in his life when he is president.  I enjoyed the background thoroughly because I did not realize Jackson [...]