"Thoughtful and searching, Crawford is unafraid to ask the painful questions that underlie our haste to uproot, trap, and slaughter the species we deem out of place. … With fascinating examples, deep feeling, and excellent research, this book will make you search your own beliefs and question what you thought you knew."
-- Bethany Brookshire, author of Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains

"A wonderfully clear-eyed exploration that reveals as much about ourselves as about the species we love to hate."
-- Michelle Nijhuis, author of Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction

"Undesirable is a captivating romp through the science of invasive species. … Both humorous and important, this book is a must-read for those who want to know who really will inherit the earth."
-- Abigail Tucker, bestselling author of Mom Genes: Inside the New Science of Our Ancient Maternal Instinct

“[A] sober, evenhanded analysis of a field that, until recently, had few chinks in its armor. … Though she treads carefully, she’s obviously not afraid to explore its darkest corners.” -- Dan Piepenbring, writing in Harper’s.