Reviews for Color atlas of laparoscopic surgery

The average rating for Color atlas of laparoscopic surgery based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2010-04-06 00:00:00 James Mccomas So many people who reviewed this book on this site said that they didn't like the book because they didn't like Anatole Broyard because he was an elitist or a distant father, etc. While I agree that he was portrayed as such and was probably really as his daughter described him, I felt sympathy, not disdain for him because of his situation. I assume that the reviewers who didn't feel sympathy for him don't understand what it is like to live as a hidden minority able to blend in with the majority, avoiding direct prejudice or discrimination while bearing the pain of hearing the majority disparage the minority you are a part of because they don't think any of 'those people' are around. This is an incredible book that should have a profound effect on race relations in the US for years to come. I found Bliss's admission of racism courageous and her confrontation of that racism even braver.

Review # 2 was written on 2008-03-11 00:00:00 Rick Bridges I'm glad Bliss wrote this book. I didn't make it all the way through. I think she might still be wrestling with some big issues, and maybe in another 5 years could write a more concise book. That said, the history of New Orleans and slavery was fascinating. I got kinda mad when she said her brother was showing his "blackness" by playing blues on the harmonica. She has a pretty rigid idea of stereotypes. My mom read the whole book, and I asked her if Bliss had any huge revelation at the end. My mom said unfortunately not. So I stopped reading. I mean, she's still a little dense about the whole thing. I'll let her mature more. The book reminded me of the kind of book I'd write: it would seem like a very important subject to me, but just outside of my grasp to accurately describe. Also, while we're on this subject, Barack Obama is not black. This country is so screwed up about race. I mean, I guess he's black if he says he's black, but the "one drop" rule is a very out-of-date rule to still be using in this country. I fear we may never stop using it. Race is a social construct & it pisses me off.