A Primate's Memoir
A Primate's Memoir
Book Brief
304
Book • Nonfiction
East Africa • 1970s-1980s
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In A Primate's Memoir, Robert M. Sapolsky recounts his experiences studying baboons in East Africa to investigate the effects of chronic stress on life expectancy, while also navigating cultural interactions with the Masai tribe and personal milestones such as falling in love and advancing his career. Sapolsky humorously describes his growth in both scientific acumen and cultural understanding amidst the challenges of fieldwork and personal loss. This book includes detailed accounts of animal illness and death.
Informative
Humorous
Emotional
Adventurous
Contemplative
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<A Primate's Memoir> by Robert M. Sapolsky offers a captivating blend of humor, science, and personal narrative, detailing the author's experiences with baboons in East Africa. Readers appreciated its engaging storytelling and scientific insights, although some found the structure disjointed. Overall, it's a thought-provoking and entertaining read for both scientists and general audiences.
Who Should Read A Primate's Memoir?
A reader who enjoys A Primate's Memoir by Robert M. Sapolsky is likely fascinated by primatology, anthropology, and African wildlife. Comparable to readers of Jane Goodall's In the Shadow of Man or Frans de Waal's Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are?, they appreciate engaging storytelling intertwined with scientific insights.
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In A Primate's Memoir, Robert M. Sapolsky combines his expertise as a neuroendocrinologist with his adventures in the African savanna, offering readers a unique blend of biology and storytelling.
Sapolsky's compelling writing style in A Primate's Memoir is renowned for its humor and insight, with many praising his ability to bring complex scientific concepts to a wider audience through engaging narratives.
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Acclaimed not only by scientific communities, A Primate's Memoir received the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, highlighting its broad appeal and literary merit.
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304
Book • Nonfiction
East Africa • 1970s-1980s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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