An Elegant Defense: The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System: A Tale i

Description: An Elegant Defense by Matt Richtel, Fred Sanders A magnificently reported and soulfully crafted exploration of the human immune system-the key to health and wellness, life and death. An epic, first-of-its-kind book, entwining leading-edge scientific discovery with the intimate stories of four individual lives, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist."An Elegant Defense by Matt Richtel is one of those rare nonfiction books that transcends the genre. On one level it is a fascinating and engrossing account of the latest, and quite astonishing, discoveries involving the human immune system and how it works. But it is also a story about people facing mortality, about the passion of scientists searching for truth, and a meditation on death and how all of us struggle with the ultimate mystery. Heartfelt and moving, full of compassion, love, and the human drama, this is the work of a writer of high ethical character who is grappling with big issues and deep humanistic problems. What an inspiring and wonderful read. I highly recommend this extraordinary book." --DOUGLAS PRESTON, #1 bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God FORMAT Compact Disc LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Matt Richtel is a Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter and bestselling nonfiction and mystery author. He lives in San Francisco with his wife, Meredith, a neurologist, and their two children. In his spare time, he plays tennis and piano and writes (not very good) songs. Sanders, an actor and Earphones Award-winning narrator, has received critics praise for his audio narrations that range from nonfiction, memoir, and fiction to mystery and suspense. He been seen on Broadway in The Buddy Holly Story, in national tours for Driving Miss Daisy and Big River, and on such television shows as Seinfeld, The West Wing, Will and Grace, Numb3rs, Titus, and Malcolm in the Middle. His films include Sea of Love, The Shadow, and the Oscar-nominated short Culture. He is a native New Yorker and Yale graduate. Review Richtel approaches this essential subject with awe, his writing meticulous and empathic.-- "Booklist (starred review)"An expert examination of the immune system and recent impressive advances in treating immune diseases...Richtel illuminates a complex subject so well that even physicians will learn.-- "Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"In the course of examining the broader environment surrounding our immune systems, Richtel creates a hard-to-put-down account of the bodys first line of defense.-- "Publishers Weekly"An extraordinarily important book that everyone-and I mean everyone-should read.-- "Douglas Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author" Review Quote "Richtel approaches this essential subject with awe, his writing meticulous and empathic." Details ISBN1982607610 Author Fred Sanders Short Title An Elegant Defense Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 1982607610 ISBN-13 9781982607616 Publication Date 2019-03-12 DEWEY 616.07/9 Playing time 754 Publisher HarperCollins Format Compact Disc Imprint HarperCollins Narrator Fred Sanders Subtitle The Extraordinary New Science of the Immune System: A Tale in Four Lives Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158477615;

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