January 4, 2026
The Dressmaker’s Mirror Sudden Death, Genetics, and a Jewish Family’s Secret
The Dressmaker’s Mirror Sudden Death, Genetics, and a Jewish Family’s Secret | 5.68 MB
Title: The Dressmaker’s Mirror
Author: Susan Weiss Liebman
Category: Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Ailments & Diseases, Genetic, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Genetics, Biography & Memoir, Reference
Language: English | 235 Pages | ISBN: 1538196808
Description:
"Part genetics primer and part memoir, this is a richly compelling read." – Booklist
My niece was 36, newly married, and "on top of the world," when she collapsed and died. Her autopsy report caused us to panic-there was something in our blood that could trigger sudden death. As a mother, I prayed for the curse to spare my children. As a geneticist, I plotted to find the killer. Without planning to do so, I became a medical detective.
The book tells of the sorrows a mutation caused my family for generations, revealing a history of resilience and hope. As the stories unfold, I weave in discussions about genetic testing, screening, and gene therapy. The aim is to raise awareness of the crucial role of genetic testing in safeguarding personal health and patient care. I believe I became a geneticist at a time when few women pursued this path because I was destined to help understand the family illness and advocate for genetic…
"Part genetics primer and part memoir, this is a richly compelling read." – Booklist
My niece was 36, newly married, and "on top of the world," when she collapsed and died. Her autopsy report caused us to panic-there was something in our blood that could trigger sudden death. As a mother, I prayed for the curse to spare my children. As a geneticist, I plotted to find the killer. Without planning to do so, I became a medical detective.
The book tells of the sorrows a mutation caused my family for generations, revealing a history of resilience and hope. As the stories unfold, I weave in discussions about genetic testing, screening, and gene therapy. The aim is to raise awareness of the crucial role of genetic testing in safeguarding personal health and patient care. I believe I became a geneticist at a time when few women pursued this path because I was destined to help understand the family illness and advocate for genetic…
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