The Demon in the Freezer: A True Story
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Excellent scientific thriller - Preston writes with such passion that it feels like fiction and is all the more horrifying because it all occurred. He looks at the anthrax attacks that followed 9/11 and describes the transmission of the bacteria. Then he takes us on a journey through the great Eradication of smallpox - A singularly significant medical achievement. Smallpox is a vile disease that makes AIDS and Ebola seem tame in comparison. However, there was an undercurrent that Preston brings to light - a controversy in the scientific and research communities regarding what to do with smallpox - should the virus be kept for research purposes or utterly destroyed? There is a case for keeping it considering that there are almost certainly more than the 2 known repositories (in Russia and at CDC). The knowledge is out there and terrorists could certainly use it to inflict massive casualties. The other argument, that it should be destroyed, has lots of merit as well. In the end there is no satisfying conclusion, but that's real life for you. His conclusion is powerful: "We could eradicate smallpox from nature, but we could not uproot the virus from the human heart."
I have had this for sometime and cannot believe that it wasn't registered. Probably got from the library booksale as it has no stamp from my favorite used book store.
I have had this for sometime and cannot believe that it wasn't registered. Probably got from the library booksale as it has no stamp from my favorite used book store.
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Book arrived today in the mail - barely. The cover was ripped half opened, but it made it. Thank you so much for sharing this book with me. I do enjoy some true crime once in a while.
This is my 2nd book by Preston. He does write in such a way that it appears to be fiction. I found this story of smallpox interesting. My hats off to the men and women who dedicate their lives to keep the rest of us safe. Thank you.
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Since no one has chosen this book, I am removing it from the VBB and making it available.
Journal Entry 7 by booklady331 at ——- By Hand, Post, Controlled Release——- in Cape Coral, Florida USA on Saturday, January 20, 2018
Released 6 yrs ago (1/20/2018 UTC) at ——- By Hand, Post, Controlled Release——- in Cape Coral, Florida USA
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Enjoy! Traveling in Iwillrejoice's "P" author bookring. Looking for a new reader.
I have chosen this book from iwillrejoice's ABC Authors Book Rings - US version - Letter P. Thanks for sharing!
I found this book fascinating.
This book will be passed on to retc tomorrow.