Lab Girl is by Hope Jahren. An autobiographical memoir of geobiologist Hope Jahren. The tale follows Jahren from her childhood to the present as she completes university and tries to make a name from herself as a female scientist. The autobiographical parts are interspersed with fascinating information on plants. She and Bill, her eccentric lab partner, travel the world to do research and move to various universities chasing grant money and tenure. Jahren also discusses her mental health issues and her obvious love for her husband and son. An excellent read for anyone interested in science, especially girls.
Ratings: 11th grade - 8 out of 10 - P (profanity).
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