A Primate's Memoir

A Neuroscientist's Unconventional Life among the Baboons

by Robert M. Sapolsky

No cover — Robert M. Sapolsky: A Primate's Memoir (2001, Simon & Schuster)

384 pages

Published Jan. 18, 2001 by Simon & Schuster.

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(9 reviews)

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n-gons reviewed A Primate's Memoir by Robert M. Sapolsky

Review of "A Primate's Memoir" on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

Fascinating about life during field research in Africa. However, also a bit of a slow read.

Anne Merrill reviewed A primate's memoir by Robert M. Sapolsky

Review of "A primate's memoir" on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Exactly the kind of book I enjoy for falling asleep. Memoir of a smart guy doing interesting things. Not so compelling that I need to hear every word.

Avarla reviewed A Primate's Memoir by Robert M. Sapolsky

Review of "A Primate's Memoir" on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

If you're interested in short stories about African culture, especially Massai, this might be the book for you.

There are far less stories about baboons and scientific research than I expected, but instead a feeling for East Africa in the 70s, 80s, and 90s is conjured.