I Told You So!

Reviews

“Enlightening … a timely and important call for change.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Informative … an eloquent plea for reforming research funding and reducing bias.”—Kirkus Reviews

“This engaging historical exploration of overlooked scientists and their discoveries is highly recommended.”—Library Journal

“Kaplan writes about the unsung scientists who, due to reasons often beyond their control, were maligned, imprisoned, or ignored by the scientific community of their time … Through these narratives, the author sheds light on the systemic barriers faced by visionary researchers.”—Booklist

“Thoroughly absorbing and insightful!”
–Bill Bryson, author of The Body: A Guide for Occupants

“Matt Kaplan captured me from page one – and he deftly, often humorously, jumps between research past and present. The questions that he asks about the nature of research and how we go about it are of pivotal importance. You will never look at science the same way again!”
— Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of Emperor of All Maladies

“An essential wake-up call for the scientific community. Through meticulously researched historical cases and contemporary examples, he exposes how ego, institutional politics, and flawed funding systems suppress breakthrough discoveries. From Semmelweis to Karikó, he reveals that science's greatest enemy is often scientists themselves. Every researcher, journal editor, and grant reviewer should read this book.”
—Michelle Williams, ScD, Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health, Stanford University, School of Medicine

“A fascinating historical dissection of the ever-evolving history of science that will entice and inspire all who travel this illuminating literary journey! A must read for all.”
—VADM (Ret) Richard Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS, 17th Surgeon General of The United States