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A review by pimmy001
Crisis in the Red Zone: The Story of the Deadliest Ebola Outbreak in History, and of the Outbreaks to Come by Richard Preston
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Crisis in the Red Zone is a riveting and heartbreaking account of the 2013-2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, and the heroic efforts of the doctors and scientists who fought to contain it. The author delivers a masterful narrative that combines medical thriller, historical drama, and scientific exploration.
He vividly portrays the human stories behind the outbreak, from the two-year-old child who was the first victim, to the brave health workers who risked their lives to treat the infected, to the researchers who raced to develop drugs and vaccines. Preston also warns of the future threats of emerging viruses, and the need for global preparedness and cooperation.
I was deeply moved by the courage and sacrifice of the people who faced this deadly disease, and by the tragedy and loss that it inflicted. I was especially touched by the stories of the staff at Kenema Government Hospital, who worked tirelessly and selflessly to combat Ebola, even as many of them succumbed to the virus. Preston's writing is clear, compelling, and informative, and he does a remarkable job of explaining the complex science and history of Ebola.
He vividly portrays the human stories behind the outbreak, from the two-year-old child who was the first victim, to the brave health workers who risked their lives to treat the infected, to the researchers who raced to develop drugs and vaccines. Preston also warns of the future threats of emerging viruses, and the need for global preparedness and cooperation.
I was deeply moved by the courage and sacrifice of the people who faced this deadly disease, and by the tragedy and loss that it inflicted. I was especially touched by the stories of the staff at Kenema Government Hospital, who worked tirelessly and selflessly to combat Ebola, even as many of them succumbed to the virus. Preston's writing is clear, compelling, and informative, and he does a remarkable job of explaining the complex science and history of Ebola.