"Belfort's tortuous and triumphant path to both scientific acclaim and a fulfilling family life will be inspirational to anyone embarking on that journey."

- Thomas R. Cech, Nobel Laureate and author of The Catalyst

"Marlene Belfort has moved across continents and uncharted territory, through tragedy to triumph, to create an extraordinary life in science starting at a time when women were all but not allowed. Like her, this book is a portrait of resilience, but it is also more: a love letter to science and career, and to family and motherhood; a tender memoir and a powerful rallying cry for women of the next generation. Her story is a testament to a life guided by the thrill of discovery, no matter what the pursuit."

- Kate Zernike, author of The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins and the Fight for Women in Science

"Marlene Belfort is the epitome of resilience, overcoming discrimination in her scientific career as well as episodes of major depression. She rose to the top of her field by facing her challenges head-on. This talented storyteller, highly accomplished scientist, and mother of three is blazing a brilliant trail for young professionals, fledgling parents, and all those facing new challenges from mental illness, across the human lifespan and spanning the diversity of the human experience."

- Karl Deisseroth, professor of bioengineering and psychiatry, Stanford University, and author of Projections

Six decades after the start of the women's movement, this scientist and mom tells of the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of a life in science. This courageous, stormy, and joyful story crosses continents, from Africa to Europe, the Middle East, and finally, the USA, on waves of science and human relationships. A must-read for those interested in the role of the modern woman in the workplace and at home."

- Frances H. Arnold, professor, Caltech, and Nobel Laureate in Chemistry