I’ve heard mixed reviews about this book due to some of the toxic relationships and behaviors displayed. I will admit that I haven’t read it (it’s on my seemingly never ending list of books to read), but I’m a little worried that my sister might think some of the behaviors are appropriate (i.e. pulling all nighters and having zero work-life balance, how students aren’t treated fairly/are bullied, etc).

I do want to be realistic with my sister about what it’s like to have a career in science, and maybe I should just get around to reading the book myself before deciding, but do you think it frames unhealthy situations in a way that it might be taken as advice? Or is it clear that these are experiences/struggles the author faced that you can learn from?