I was excited to have State of Wonder by Ann Patchett on my Summer Reading List. Having thoroughly enjoyed two of Patchett’s previous books (The Magician’s Assistant and Bel Canto), I looked forward to her most recent New York Times bestseller. It was especially relevant to my life outside of Red Shutters, where I work at an organization dedicated to advancing ethical research. In State of Wonder, Patchett addresses several issues critical to the continued success of the research field, including respect, justice, beneficence, informed consent, and coercion. As I can sometimes find it challenging to explain my field to lay people, finding a […]