Breathless
Book description
National Book Award Finalist
The story of the worldwide scientific quest to decipher the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, trace its source, and make possible the vaccines to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.
Breathless is the story of SARS-CoV-2 and its fierce journey through the human population, as seen by the scientists who study…
Why read it?
1 author picked Breathless as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love books about heroes, and there are no greater heroes than scientists who develop vaccines. Breathless is a gripping account of the race to produce the COVID-19 vaccine. If you want insight into the drama and dedication underlying science, read this book.
Do you wonder where Covid came from? Breathless provides insight into its source. Spoiler alert: it was probably NOT a lab accident.
David Quammen is a national treasure. Few authors can better reveal the excitement of scientific discovery. Read all his books, but read Breathless first because so much depends on our ability to prevent or treat…
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