Shattered Lives Anatomy of an Oil Spill Author:Nancy Edwards I don't have a degree in journalism. This book is the result of LIVING with, and trying to understand, something that I and my family didn't ask for, but had to endure. The research I describe took years. I apologize that I also don't have a degree in environmental science. If all the time it took to study the chemicals I list were strung ou... more »t into years, perhaps I could have an honorary degree, at least. I hope that the reader will understand, and perhaps benefit, from reading my little book.« less