Julia: A Life in Mathematics (Spectrum)

We do not realize how Far we have come to personal freedoms. We forget how limited life and opportunities were for females.. actually we HAD none... Julia was above average and she helped open some roads for females.. We had no idea !!!

Same review always of Constance Reid's books. I love them.

This is a story that every woman who excels in math should know. This lady paved the way for all women.

Biographical feast for girls and women interested in mathematics

Wonderful book, well written, great photos and it gives an good look into the life of Julia.

Constance Reid has created a gem of a book about her sister. Beginning with the information that all royalties will go for mathematical scholarships at Julia's high school, through to Yuri Matijasevich's slightly technical essay, informed with equal parts of love for Julia and for Hilbert's Tenth Problem, there is a consistency of tone that shows Constance Reid to be a true artist of book creation. The tenacity, reticence, and generosity that Julia brought to her mathematical life are conveyed to the reader in every aspect of the book. Give this to anyone who does not yet understand that the passion for truth makes fine human beings. Although it is consistently played down, the shocking discrimination against women emerges consistently throughout the book. Julia Robinson gave abundantly to the world despite illness, discrimination, and other obstacles. Her very generous spirit shines through the pages of this book. Do yourself a favor, and read this beautiful tribute from Constance Reid, Lisl Gaal, Martin Davis, Yuri Matijasevich, and the Mathematical Association of America to Julia Bowman Robinson.