Vaxxers

This book is a profound success. I have read few that have given me such an immediate, eye-level view of working science - of brilliant, committed, heroic science. * Sunday Times *Vaxxers is the amazing tale of a vaccine that has saved so many of our lives. It’s a dramatic, page-turning read, and incredibly moving – Chris EvansMoving and awe-inspiring… The story of the decade * Mail on Sunday *Excellent and readable … Vaxxers is so good that the book will be read for long after the pandemic is over. * Financial Times *Urgent and fascinating … A tale of hard work and victory against steep odds, a unique insight into vaccines generally … A gripping yarn … I dare anyone to read this and not come away impressed. * Guardian *An enthralling tale of toil, tenacity and triumph … The world needs all the Sarah Gilberts and Catherine Greens it can get. Just brilliant. – Dr Rachel Clarke, author of BREATHTAKING and DEAR LIFEHeroes of our time … Fired by a mission to save the world, these researchers are dedicated, altruistic, and determined … Let’s hope people who have not yet taken up the vaccine read Vaxxers and decide to have the jab. * The Lancet *One of the most epic and pioneering moments in human history, comparable to the race to put a man on the moon, the discovery of DNA, or the first ascent of Everest. The Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is a triumph and its creators are life savers. – Jeremy Farrar, Director of the Wellcome TrustAn extraordinary story with a remarkable beginning and an astonishing denouement * Observer *A personal story of one of the most epic moments in human history … I take my hat off in thanks to these remarkable women. * Irish Times *An extraordinary story of professional determination and excellence… Vaxxers is a quintessential feel-good read… Bravo Sarah. Bravo Cath. Thank you for making the world a safer place. * Irish Examiner *One of the most extraordinary stories in the history of medicine. – Matt D’AnconaA book that anyone even slightly vaccine-hesitant should read, because it addresses almost every concern or question that might be raised… a fascinating behind-the-scenes look … One of the great moments in modern science * Sydney Morning Herald *A biomedical thriller. * Observer *Enthralling and engagingly personal … Vaxxers is an engrossing tale of solid science that should reassure anyone. * The Australian *

Sarah Gilbert (Author)