54 pages 1 hour read

John Colapinto

As Nature Made Him

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2000

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John Colapinto's As Nature Made Him is lauded for its gripping and empathetic exploration of identity and medical ethics. It excels in storytelling and extensive research, yet some criticize its heavy reliance on dramatic elements over scientific analysis. Nonetheless, it offers a crucial perspective on the complexities of gender identity and medical interventions.

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Who Should Read As Nature Made Him?

As Nature Made Him by John Colapinto appeals to readers interested in psychology, gender studies, and medical ethics. Comparable to Middle Sex by Jeffrey Eugenides and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks, it attracts those who enjoy compelling narratives about human identity and the complexities of nature versus nurture.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Health / Medicine
Gender / Feminism
Science / Nature
Themes
Natural World: Nurture v. Nature
Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt
Genre
Psychology
Biography