Ordered and paid $81.25 for a used copy from AmazonUK in Dec2012 after reading Dr Levi-Montalcini's obituary; she was 101.
I never received it. Let the seller know, they refunded all but $17.
Chalk that up to live and learn- probably pinched on the sending end, given her death and people wanting to read about her causing what few existing books available to skyrocket in prices like you see here.
The prices you see are crazy high. Where is a supply and demand publisher?! GIVE US HIGH QUALITY STORIES OF HUMAN GREATNESS! Kind of like dying of thirst in the desert, intellectually dying to read about this great woman and her colleagues!
C'mon Publishers: Let's Roll!
Original publisher is Sloan Foundation.
If you agree, please contact Sloan Foundation, original publishers, to request a reprinting and re-release of this book. This incredible woman's important story needs to be available to all, especially parents and teachers to share with young people. Thanks!
UPDATE: got it, read it!
Your initial post: Jul 9, 2014 10:00:29
The publisher needs to go to a second printing to make this book widely available as it is a story which deserves a large audience!
I finally got a used copy to read, at a bargain price of around $80.
You are right- the price offends, and this brilliant woman's thoughts, insights and her story needs to be available to millions.
That Rita-Levi-Montalcini's story happened DURING World War II, and she was Jewish, and she explains what she and family and friends endured during this time is equally enlightening as a primary history source. Gutwrenching to me, she describes being in Florence as the Nazis bombed the ancient bridges...
Get it, read it is all I can say. The scientific story is impressive as well of course. Some ethical intelligent publisher somewhere should republish this! Maybe Jeff Bezos would be willing to underwrite the publishing?
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