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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

May 14, 2014 by kimberleybear Leave a Comment

Quick Synopsis: The story of the nearly forgotten woman behind some of the most famous cells in science Quick Review: A must read for anyone interested in medical research, ethics, or the history of medical practice Read the full review here

Filed Under: Biography/Memoir, Non-Fiction Tagged With: medical

kimberleybear's CBR6 Review No:21 · Genres: Biography/Memoir, Non-Fiction · Tags: medical ·
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You’ll never take your sanity for granted again

March 21, 2014 by genericwhitegirl 1 Comment

Many thanks to Rachel. S., whose review inspired me to read this book. I saw a neurologist once. I was feeling increasingly confused, forgetful, and mentally disheveled. I would find myself driving on the freeway and suddenly not know where I was or where I was going. I would walk into a co-worker’s office only to forget why I was there. I’d read a book or watch a movie and not remember what it was about. The neurologist gave me a handful of tests, during […]

Filed Under: Health, Non-Fiction Tagged With: Brain on Fire, genericwhitegirl, health, medical, Non-Fiction, Susannah Cahalan

genericwhitegirl's CBR6 Review No:7 · Genres: Health, Non-Fiction · Tags: Brain on Fire, genericwhitegirl, health, medical, Non-Fiction, Susannah Cahalan ·
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Everyday Miracles: Bloodletting and Other Miraculous Cures

January 27, 2014 by Wanderlustful Leave a Comment

Vincent Lam

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: Canadian, doctor, medical, shortstories

Wanderlustful's CBR6 Review No:4 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: Canadian, doctor, medical, shortstories ·
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