"Important and timely . . . Offit writes in a lucid and flowing style, and grounds a wealth of information within forceful and vivid narratives. This makes his argument - that we should be guided by science - accessible to a wide audience." -- New Republic

"Lively. . . . Informative and well-written, the book deserves a wide audience among the general public, scientists, and health care professionals." -- Science

"Convincing." -- Forbes

"This excellent, easy-to-read look at the alternative-medicine industry is highly recommended." -- Library Journal (starred review)

"Do You Believe in Magic? is a briskly written, entertaining, and well-researched examination of those whom Offit considers 'unclothed emperors' purveyors of miracle cancer cures, fountains of youth, and the theory that vaccines cause autism." -- Boston Globe

"Over the last decade [Offit] has become a leading debunker of mass misconceptions surrounding infections and vaccines, and now he is taking on the entire field of alternative medicine, from acupuncture to vitamins." -- New York Times

"A fascinating history of hucksters, and a critical chronology of how supplements escaped regulation. . . . A bravely unsentimental and dutifully researched guide for consumers to distinguish between quacks and a cure." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"A rousing good read, strong on human interest and filled with appalling and amazing data." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)