The left-hander's world

by Alvin Silverstein

Explores the physical origins of left-handedness and the special problems left-handers have in a predominantly right-handed world.

96 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1977

About the author

Alvin Silverstein grew up in Brooklyn, the youngest son of an immigrant family who emphasized hard work and education. After graduating from Brooklyn College, he went to graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, where he got a Master's degree in chemistry and met his wife, author Virginia B. Silverstein. He got his Ph.D. at NYU while teaching at the College of Staten Island. He ultimately became a Professor of Biology there and also Director of the Physician Assistant program, while coauthoring books with his wife and, later, two of their children as well.

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Found this unique little book at a library book sale. It caught my eye because I'm a lefty, and as it was the end of the sale and I could fill a bag for $1 I threw it in with everything else. An interesting, easy read, if slightly outdated (it was written in the 70s). Good for a few left handed facts to add to your trivia collection.

[Staci · Rating 3 out of 5]

informative, conversational

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting, light read