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The Bone Lady: Life as a Forensic Anthropologist Paperback – July 1, 2000

by Mary H. Manhein (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 185 ratings
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When a skeleton is all that's left to tell the story of a crime, Mary H. Manhein, otherwise known as "the bone lady," is called in. For almost two decades, Manhein has used her expertise in forensic pathology to help law enforcement agents--locally, nationally, and internationally--solve their most perplexing mysteries. She shares the extraordinary details of the often high-profile cases on which she works, and the science underlying her analyses. Here are Civil War skeletons, cases of alleged voodoo and witchcraft, crimes of political intrigue, and the before-and-after of facial reconstruction. Written with the compassion and humor of a born storyteller, The Bone Lady is an unforgettable glimpse into the lab where one scientist works to reveal the human stories behind the remains.
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    160 pages
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    English
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    Penguin Publishing Group
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    July 1, 2000
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    12 and up
  6. Reading age
    18 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    7.76 x 5.08 x 0.37 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    014029192X
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0140291926
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THE RIVETING TALE OF A TRUE-LIFE CRIME-FIGHTING SCIENTIFIC SLEUTH

When a skeleton is all that's left to tell the story of a crime, Mary Manhein, otherwise known as "the bone lady", is called in. For almost two decades, Manhein has used her expertise in forensic anthropology to help law enforcement agents -- locally, nationally, and internationally -- solve their most perplexing mysteries. In this eerie book she shares the extraordinary details of the often high-profile cases on which she works, and the science underlying her analyses. Here are the fascinating details of how, from a pile of bones, she assesses age, sex, race, signs of trauma, and time of death, and how she can even use clay to re-create a face.

Written with the compassion and humor of a born storyteller, The Bone Lady is an unforgettable glimpse into the lab where one scientist works to reveal the human stories behind the remains.

About the Author

Mary H. Manhein, also known as "The Bone Lady," is an internationally acclaimed forensic anthropologist who, for more than 30 years, has helped law enforcement solve their toughest cases. An advocate for victims, Manhein has always worked to tell the stories of who they are and what happened to them, and to help bring about justice. She served as an instructor of anthropology and the director of the Forensic Anthropology and Computer Enhancement Services Laboratory (FACES) at Louisiana State University before retiring in 2015. She is the author of three nonfiction books: The Bone Lady, Trail of Bones, and Bone Remains, as well as one fiction novel, Floating Souls: The Canal Murders.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Publishing Group; Reissue edition (July 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 014029192X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140291926
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.76 x 5.08 x 0.37 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Anne Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2023
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My daughter started watching Bones and ended up finding this book to learn more about anthropology. Absolutely loved the way its written and read it in 2 days.
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Daisys
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2023
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Have a future forensic anthropologist in my house, loves this book. Very interesting and well written.
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Russell A. Rohde MD
4.0 out of 5 stars The Title "The Bone Lady..." tells it all
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2002
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"The Bone Lady - (Life as a Forensic Anthropologist)" by Mary H. Manhein, ISBN 01402.9192X (pbk), Penguin Books 2000, is a 137 page curiously enticing story-telling recount of Manhein's personal encounter and infatuation with college anthropology which led her to become a working forensic bioanthropologist and Director of Forensic Anthropology and Computer Enhancement Services Laboratory (FACES), forensics instructor (LSU), and deputy coroner.
A gifted story teller, she provides an articulate recital of her childhood, then marriage, and finally 'matriculating' at age 33; and she then delves into a dozen or so intriguing cases where she is asked to help provide identification of remains, often just bones and thus she acquires rank as 'The Bone Lady,' and later fellowhip distinction (FAAFS). The medley of cases provide some modicum about similariy of mammalian bones, grave sites, viewing windows in cast-iron coffins, insights into aging of bone, and differentiation of male vs. female remains.
The book yields the "feeling" of field forensics by touching on the politics, stenches, miseries, hazards, grief, closure, and those too few triumphs unearthed by 'The Bone Lady." It is well written and easy to read and priced just right.
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C. J. S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Personal cases of forensic anthropologist
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2022
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Very interesting cases of a forensic anthropologist. She discusses how skeletons are studied to determine age, sex, race, and cause of death. She works closely with law enforcement.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Interesting!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2012
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I purchased this book for my daughter who is interested in becoming a forensic anthropologist...Because she was in the middle of another book, I was able to read it before her. I am so glad that we got it. It is VERY interesting. I love the writing style and the sharing of her experiences. I laughed; I cried; I learned so much. I think this is the perfect book for anyone who is considering going into this field. The only thing that I found frustrating were all the un-solved cases, but (unfortunately) that's REAL life, isn't it?...It's not like the so-called 'cases' you see on TV.
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Kathryn Kanani
3.0 out of 5 stars Too much story not enough Bones
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2012
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Let me start this review by informing the you that I am an Anthropology student, so I am slightly biased towards the subject of the text. In a way this is good for the book and in a way it isn't. It is good, because no matter the negatives of the author or text I am going to like it since I love reading about the cases and how the investigator got to the conclusion they reached. Unfortunately I am also more knowledgeable on the topic then the average joe.

With that being said...
After reading Ms. Manhein's book I am very disappointed, upon purchasing the text I was looking forward to learning something new that only someone in the field could teach me, but after the first few chapters, I found her writing simplistic and her chapters short. I do not know if the author was attempting to dumb down her writing for the masses or if she just didn't have much to write. But her book leaves much to be desired.

For someone who is a novice in the field, an avid Bones watcher who just finds this fascinating and needs to have things like "skull" and "cranium" defined individually then this is perfect for them. She tends to blend her stories with the science seamlessly and while I there may have not been enough science for my tastes I cannot deny that that makes the book an easy read.

If you are looking for a little to no-fluff book that describes the situation and science with little conjecture, this is not for you. I would suggest another text titled, Dead Men Do Tell Tales by Dr. Maples.
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Mrsreadsbooks
5.0 out of 5 stars Great case studies of forensic anthropology cases
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2016
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Excellent book! I have a degree in Anthropology and studied forensic anthropology, osteology and biological anthropology during my undergrad, so I read any and all books I can find on the subject. The Bone Lady is a series of case files from the author's career and it is very interesting. She provides a variety of different forensic cases that she worked on and you really get to see how diverse and broad the field can really be. Recommend for anyone interested in forensics or forensic anthropology.
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Deborah S. Craft
5.0 out of 5 stars Mary Manhein is like a breath of fresh air--even in the morgue
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2013
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I enjoyed reading her book for facts, but also for hearing her voice. I was blessed to get to meet her in person and truly loved how life comes alive around her. She works with death as she helps find completion for those who have lost a loved one. She helps police discover the truth on how who died and how they lost their life. Ms. Manhein also writes fiction. The third book in the non fiction series, just released. Check out all of her books. You won't be disappointed.
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Michelle Wilkinson
5.0 out of 5 stars TAKING IN WHAT YOU READING
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2020
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STILL READING AT MOMENT I READ SLOWLY BECAUSE I HAVE A BRAIN INJURY I HAD A STROKE IN 2013 I LOVE READING AND I AM JUST GETTING BACK INTO IT
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Royce Andrew Ratterman
5.0 out of 5 stars A Bone to Pick With . . .
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2017
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An interesting compilation of information related to bone identification and its usage in assisting with law enforcement cases.
A good addition to the collection of the researcher.
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