I picked up this book being an unmarried 30-year-old woman in America who knew next to nothing about circumcision besides what the men I’ve loved have told me. Wow, after reading this, do I feel enlightened and like I know everything there is to know about circumcised men.

The author is incredibly well-spoken and makes his opinions very clear while exploring the possibility of him being wrong, which I appreciated a lot.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to circumcise themselves or a son. It would be incredibly hard to find a book that argues the opposite points to the same level of detail. In the digital copy of the book I received for NetGalley, the book ends at 63% and then becomes footnotes. It is incredibly well written and researched, with all the resources provided.

My only note is that if this is supposed to be a piece of pure science, the author's opinion should be less involved in the book or called out separately, away from the hard facts. While important, I think weaving it into the facts makes it more of an editorial versus a piece of hard science.

Circumcision is an eye-opening read that challenges everything you thought you knew about this routine procedure. Dr. Lipman expertly combines medical research, personal accounts, and historical context to deliver a thorough exploration of the health risks, misconceptions, and cultural influences surrounding circumcision. The revelations about its financial incentives and impact on health and sexuality were both shocking and enlightening. I appreciated the balanced tone, which gave me the tools to make informed decisions without feeling pressured—it’s a great read for parents, medical professionals, and anyone curious about the truth behind this common practice.

Whoa—Circumcision is the book you didn’t know you needed! I picked this up thinking it’d be dry medical stuff, but Dr. Lipman brings the heat with jaw-dropping facts and wild truths. Torture-level pain for babies? Secret billion-dollar industry profits? And it turns out more people—yes, even parents—should be questioning this procedure? My mind = blown. This isn’t just a book; it’s a wake-up call for anyone who cares about health, consent, and common sense. Seriously, read this—you’ll thank me later. 💡📚

I needed this book. Lipman’s personal relation to the topic and his summary and discussion of the current research about circumcision are helpful.
A book to consult when you are in doubt about circumcision or when someone you know is in two minds.