Excellent and infuriating.

Absorbing.

Zernike relies heavily on Hopkins’s notes, diaries, and memories in this account, and it shows. One longs to hear the responses from her alleged detractors.

Zernike’s book is a inspiring but often infuriating account of the ways that MIT had discriminated against some of the brightest scientists in their fields. It’s also a cautionary tale of how easily workplace discrimination can take root, even among academics who consider themselves well-intentioned.

Zernike tells this story masterfully.

Engaging.

Inspiring.

A powerful story.

Inspiring.