Pandora's DNA: Tracing the Breast Cancer Genes Through History, Science, and One Family Tree - Hardcover

"An extraordinary book, written with passion and compassion, "Pandora's DNA" illuminates a new world of science and medicine." --Siddhartha Mukherjee, oncologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer
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"Lizzie Stark writes with intelligence, wit, and bracing honesty about the wrenching ambiguities of genetic medicine." --Dan Fagin, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Toms"" River"" A Story of Science and Salvation"

"Stunning. I couldn't put this book down. A must-read for any woman affected by this disease to learn her true risk, and especially for those women who believe they are unaffected by breast cancer. Lizzie Stark beautifully weaves her family's personal narrative with untold, fascinating historic reporting. The emotional impact is a wallop. Although there is unbelievable sadness and tragedy in her family experiences, Lizzie's story gives hope for a different future. Lizzie is my new hero." --Geralyn Lucas, nineteen-year breast cancer survivor and author of "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy" and "Then Came Life: Living with Courage, Spirit and Gratitude After Breast Cancer"

"The book is a must-read for women questioning whether to be tested for the BRCA mutations and for women considering their options after testing positive. A gutsy, deeply revealing account that more than fulfills the promise of the subtitle." --"Kirkus Reviews "(starred review)

"With incisive wit and a reporter's poke at the jugular, Stark delivers the goods on this disease that though now much discussed still creates anguish in most of us. For every collection." --"Library Journal "(starred review)

"With her remarkable memoir, Stark gives us medical history and personal testament that intelligently balances hard-edged science with boundless hope." --Publishers Weekly "(starred review)

"Stark writes stylishly and entertainingly about an all-too common experience and in-the-news topic." --"Booklist"

"This text is a must read for anyone interested in the history of medical research, for those interested in the intersection of science/medicine and public policy, and for anyone concerned about health issues that, while not solely limited to women, are situated most frequently in the female body." --Vision Learning
"I believe that every woman (and every man who cares about women) should read this book." --Brookline Hub
"a frank recounting of [Stark's] personal story, and an informative look at tracing the cancer gene in families..." --"Quincy Herald-Whig"