I read this book in 1995. It was an eye opening. Being an independent corpsman in the Navy from 1974 to 1982 then reenlisting in 1990 for desert storm, gave me a head start with the language of medical terms. Reading it again is a good refresher course on highly contagious diseases. And what our world is up against now in 2020with this corona virus pandemic. Everyone who wants to know how and why pandemics occur needs to read this book.
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This is one scary book and the made for T.V. movie will freak you out. Be prepared for a ride into the world of viruses with no cure in this novel. It will make you want to purchase a bio-hazard suit afterwards. The book arrived in great condition, and it's one everyone should read.
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This book is an excellent read...It's has the best first chapter of any book I've ever read!
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This book was phenomenal. It goes into amazing detail about filoviruses. If you are any interest in ebola, virology, microbiology, or even if you just want a scary true story, then this book is for you. I could hardly put the book down. Talk about a page turner! The writing style is unique in that it moves easily from telling stories about people to hard science, and then to rather pretty descriptions of scenery and little details about the events. Five stars, for sure.
I highly recomend this book based on true stories. It is more horrifying than any horror book could be because it's based on the TRUTH! Read it - it will keep you on the edge of your seat. This is an excelent book that tells the TRUE story of Ebola's transmission around the world. This horrifying disease is highly contagious and kills 90% of the persons infected with it. The book discusses the three types of Ebola and where they have been located. Track the disease with the USAMRIID epidemiologists -where will it break out next? Learn about a level 3 bio-hazard lab and the deadly pathogens the scientist who work with them. The book also covers the outbreak of Ebola-Reston in a monkey house the UNITED STATES! Thrill along with the scientist who identifies a mystery strain as Ebola and bite your nails in suspense with two scientist exposed to this potentially fatal virus. Will this strain prove to be able to infect humans or only monkeys? The scientist race to find out the answer.Read full review
The Hot Zone is another great Richard Preston Book. I have been very pleased with "the Cobra Event" Demon in the Freezer" and "The Hot Zone" I was encouraged to read Demon in The Freezer after attending a Weapon of Mass Destruction training event. I am glad the Instructor suggested that read wich lead me to enjoy other books from Mr. Preston. GO get it today and rest a little uneasy after reading.
This book is amazing! Richard Preston tells a true, nonfiction story, but the book reads like fiction! I'm into science and have a biology degree, so this book was easy for me to understand, but my mother is defiently not into science, and she still loved this book....Richard Preston is amazing... You won't regret buying this book!
This is one of the all time best books I have ever read. I first read it about 10 years ago and have never forgotten how gripping and interesting it was. I just bought it for my husband so he could enjoy it, too. It was the first book (with that many pages) that I read in about 7 days while going to college, and working!! I loved it!
One of the best bboks I've ever read. I have read it at least three times, it's facinating! Based on a real virus that has puzzled man for many, many years. It is truly a great read.
I only bought one and was billed and received two
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