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The Dressmaker's Mirror: Sudden Death, Genetics, and a Jewish Family's Secret
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Susan Liebman (susanwliebman) | 1 comments Hi Librarians,Could someone please help me update the blurb for my book? I don't like the current description and want to do a giveaway with a better one. I tried on my own but in the end it said only a librarian could do it. Thank you so much for your help! New Description: In 2008, in the wake of her 36-year-old pregnant niece's sudden collapse and death, author/geneticist Susan Liebman embarked on an urgent search for answers. The tragedy echoed another sudden death from a century earlier — that of her 4-year-old uncle whose parents said a heavy dressmaker's mirror had fallen on him. Had it really? Her hunt culminates in the discovery of a previously unknown heart disease gene and an Ashkenazi Jewish mutation within it. Woven throughout is Liebman's own story — how she forged a career in genetics when few women did, and how personal tragedy led to a public health mission. Liebman offers a compelling call to action, guiding readers of all ethnicities how to use the frequently overlooked tool of genetic testing to safeguard their families' health and save lives. Booklist says: "Liebman beautifully conveys her love for her family, her faith, and her research. Part genetics primer and part memoir, this is a richly compelling read." For anyone who has lost someone too soon, carries a family secret, or wonders what their own DNA might be hiding, this book is for you.


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Emily | 18478 comments Done. We don't add reviews to book descriptions, but you can post that in your bio or in an update. There is text you can enter in giveaway listings separate from the description also.


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