"Throughout her unique and insightful book, Ms. Magnussen weaves a compelling narrative of her own history studying, practicing and living ethical practice in nursing and health care. Alongside her personal historical narrative are her astute analytic commentaries on how nursing and health care have evolved to the present day.... Historians of nursing and health care will also appreciate Ms. Magnussen's unique experiences and vantage points." -- Dr. Patricia (Paddy) Rodney, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, UBC

"Skillful use of the scholarly literature and the clear eloquent prose make this book both highly readable and a valuable resource for educating nurses about the ethical issues facing the nursing profession, health care and society." -- Dr. Anita E. Molzahn, Professor and Dean, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta

"A must read and great contribution to both the academic and applied fields of nursing." -- Sue MacRae, RN, M.Ed., Course Director, Practical Ethics, Joint Centre for Bioethics, University of Toronto

"An excellent read [written] by a nurse who, after a lifetime of experience, still retains the idealism that drew her into nursing in the first place." -- BCNU Update Magazine, July-August, 2014

"While this book is geared towards a more academic audience, as well as professional nurses, the general public may also find it an interesting glimpse at some of the considerations that nurses struggle with in our health care system." -- Jennifer Seper, Librarian, Vancouver Island Regional Library