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julciak_200's review against another edition
2.0
To ważna książka, ale trudna w odbiorze nie ze względu na treść, lecz na język, jakim została napisana.
juliusclearance's review against another edition
4.0
A compelling and engaging read! I didn’t have much background on the topics, beyond some articles and video essays but I was able to follow the information and it was presented in a way that I found support for the information given. I trust the author is telling the truth.
surprise_its_taz's review against another edition
4.0
An important part of the vaccine debate, this book lays out clearly the evidence and timeline behind Andrew Wakefield’s fraudulent paper that sparked the anti-vax movement.
I grew up in fundamentalist evangelical circles and anti-vax sentiments were on the rise when I was a child. Reading this book helped me understand why people got caught up in the whole thing. The role of the media in spreading and exposing is an interesting (and upsetting) duality.
Four stars since some of the early book is a little bit confusing in terms of the timeline and some of the science is a little dense, but in general, a fascinating and upsetting and important book.
I grew up in fundamentalist evangelical circles and anti-vax sentiments were on the rise when I was a child. Reading this book helped me understand why people got caught up in the whole thing. The role of the media in spreading and exposing is an interesting (and upsetting) duality.
Four stars since some of the early book is a little bit confusing in terms of the timeline and some of the science is a little dense, but in general, a fascinating and upsetting and important book.
lewis_fishman's review against another edition
4.0
Man, I don't even think words describe how fundamentally important this book is.
thequeeraunt's review against another edition
dark
informative
medium-paced
5.0
Did I listen to this audiobook because hbomberguy's "Vaccines and Autism: A Measured Response" Youtube video essay lives rent-free in my head? Yes. Am I glad I listened to it? Also yes.
There is literally no good science linking vaccines and autism, and Andrew Wakefield has done irreparable harm to thousands of people in the pursuit of fame (or infamy). Preying on the insecurity and vulnerability of parents with neurodiverse children is some cartoon-villain levels of evil.
I haven't felt so hopeless after finishing a book in years. While some of the initial parents involved in the 12-child Lancet study have realized that they were victims of Andrew Wakefield, many continue to cling to his fantastical claims and others have simply jumped from one conspiracy explanation to another. I doubt that reading about falsified medical records, perjury, undisclosed conflicts of interest, or any of the malpractice that Wakefield was involved in will change the minds of radical anti-vaxxers. The people who need this book the most are those least likely to read it.
There is literally no good science linking vaccines and autism, and Andrew Wakefield has done irreparable harm to thousands of people in the pursuit of fame (or infamy). Preying on the insecurity and vulnerability of parents with neurodiverse children is some cartoon-villain levels of evil.
I haven't felt so hopeless after finishing a book in years. While some of the initial parents involved in the 12-child Lancet study have realized that they were victims of Andrew Wakefield, many continue to cling to his fantastical claims and others have simply jumped from one conspiracy explanation to another. I doubt that reading about falsified medical records, perjury, undisclosed conflicts of interest, or any of the malpractice that Wakefield was involved in will change the minds of radical anti-vaxxers. The people who need this book the most are those least likely to read it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
linguisticali's review against another edition
challenging
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Excellent research and reporting, but I didn't particularly enjoy the author's style. I also didn't like some of the offhand references to things like weight and disability ("train wreck autism" towards the end there? Yikes).
lignjahal's review against another edition
challenging
informative
medium-paced
5.0
5.0/5.0
Brian Deer has been on the forefront of calling out Wakefield and fighting back against the damage he has caused. Now his entire efforts and journalistic courage are in one place, and this book is fantastic!
As someone who knew the bulk of this story and research, it was still refreshing to have it all put together in order and with the eye for where the information would lead us; at least in 2019.
I am glad many came to this book from Hbomberguy, and I hope more come to read this story and see the truth. As an autistic person, Wakefield has robbed me and my community of safety, of properly used research funding, and of the truth. Brian Deer, whether he knew it at the start, or even now: has stood with us. Thank you Brian.
I’m with Deer.
Fuck former Doctor, and current FRAUD: Andrew Wakefield!
Brian Deer has been on the forefront of calling out Wakefield and fighting back against the damage he has caused. Now his entire efforts and journalistic courage are in one place, and this book is fantastic!
As someone who knew the bulk of this story and research, it was still refreshing to have it all put together in order and with the eye for where the information would lead us; at least in 2019.
I am glad many came to this book from Hbomberguy, and I hope more come to read this story and see the truth. As an autistic person, Wakefield has robbed me and my community of safety, of properly used research funding, and of the truth. Brian Deer, whether he knew it at the start, or even now: has stood with us. Thank you Brian.
I’m with Deer.
Fuck former Doctor, and current FRAUD: Andrew Wakefield!