Positive
David A. Shaywitz,
The Wall Street Journal
The son of a Scottish physician, Dr. Ashley displays an infectious enthusiasm for medicine throughout his chronicle, and he delights in side-journeys into the history of technologies like the electrocardiogram and the defibrillator.
Positive
Tony Miksanek,
Booklist
While the science is impressive and the health-care team devoted, the patients are the heroes.
Positive
Kelsy Peterson,
Library Journal
While Ashley highlights several emotional and moving stories of patients, the title’s primary focus is on the scientific aspect of genetic medical treatment. Readers seeking up-to-date information on genomic science and technology will be richly rewarded.
Positive
Kirkus
... enthusiastic.
Positive
Publishers Weekly
... surprisingly moving.