Shot to Save the World: The Remarkable Race and Ground-Breaking Science Behind the Covid-19 Vaccines

The book "A Shot to Save the World" is a thrilling, inspiring, and informative page-turner that tells the untold story of the most consequential scientific breakthrough of our time. It follows a small group of unlikely and untested scientists and executives who scrambled to develop life-saving vaccines in a matter of months, despite skepticism and scorn. The book is deeply reported and endlessly gripping, and it offers a dazzling, blow-by-blow chronicle of the most consequential scientific breakthrough of our time. It is a story of courage, genius, and heroism, as well as heated rivalries, unbridled ambitions, and unexpected drama.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 28 October 2021
\n Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
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The Code Breaker: The Untold Story of What Went Right During the Most Devastating Pandemic in a Century

Few were prepared when a mysterious respiratory illness emerged in Wuhan, China, in January 2020. Politicians, government officials, business leaders, and public-health professionals were caught off guard by the most devastating pandemic in a century. Many of the world's biggest drug and vaccine makers struggled to respond effectively, or were slow to react altogether. It was up to a small group of unlikely and untested scientists and executives to save civilization.

A French businessman dismissed by many as a fabulist. A Turkish immigrant with limited virus experience. A quirky Midwesterner obsessed with insect cells. A Boston scientist employing questionable techniques. A British scientist resented by his peers. These individuals had spent years developing innovative vaccine approaches, but their work was met with skepticism and scorn. By 2020, they had little proof of progress. Yet, they and their colleagues were determined to be the ones to stop a virulent virus holding the world hostage. They scrambled to turn their life's work into life-saving vaccines in a matter of months, each vying to make the big breakthrough and claim the glory that a vaccine guaranteed.

A number-one New York Times bestselling author and award-winning Wall Street Journal investigative journalist, Zuckerman takes us inside the top-secret laboratories, corporate clashes, and high-stakes government negotiations that led to effective shots. Deeply reported and endlessly gripping, this is a dazzling, blow-by-blow chronicle of the most consequential scientific breakthrough of our time. It's a story of collaboration, innovation, and resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges.

As the world grappled with the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a small group of unlikely and untested scientists and executives emerged as heroes. These individuals had spent years developing innovative vaccine approaches, but their work had been met with skepticism and scorn. Yet, they were determined to be the ones to stop the virus and save civilization.

A French businessman, dismissed by many as a fabulist, was among the group. He had spent years developing a vaccine that targeted the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the cause of COVID-19. Despite facing skepticism and resistance from some in the scientific community, he remained committed to his goal.

A Turkish immigrant with limited virus experience was also part of the team. He had arrived in the United States as a refugee and had worked in the pharmaceutical industry for several years. His expertise in drug development and his understanding of the immune system made him an invaluable asset.

A quirky Midwesterner obsessed with insect cells was another key player. He had spent years studying the behavior of insects and had developed a novel approach to vaccine development. His work was met with skepticism, but he remained undeterred.

A Boston scientist employing questionable techniques was also part of the team. He had developed a vaccine that used a modified version of a common cold virus to stimulate the immune system. While some in the scientific community raised concerns about the safety of this approach, the scientist remained confident in his findings.

A British scientist resented by his peers was also involved. He had developed a vaccine that used a different approach to stimulate the immune system. His work was met with resistance from some in the scientific community, who believed that his approach was too risky.

Despite facing numerous obstacles and setbacks, these individuals and their colleagues worked tirelessly to develop effective vaccines. They collaborated with each other, sharing their knowledge and expertise to accelerate the process. They faced criticism and skepticism from some in the scientific community, but they remained undeterred.

In a matter of months, they had made significant progress. They had developed multiple vaccine candidates that were showing promising results in clinical trials. They were racing against each other to be the first to develop a vaccine that was safe and effective.

As the pandemic continued to wreak havoc around the world, the stakes were high. The success of their efforts could mean the difference between life and death for millions of people. The scientists and executives worked tirelessly, day and night, to ensure that their vaccines were safe and effective.

Finally, in December 2020, they achieved their goal. They developed a vaccine that was safe and effective against COVID-19. The news was met with euphoria and relief around the world. The scientists and executives were hailed as heroes, and their work was celebrated as a monumental achievement.

The Code Breaker is a thrilling, inspiring, and informative page-turner that tells the untold story of what went right during the most devastating pandemic in a century. It is a story of collaboration, innovation, and resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges. It is a testament to the power of science and the human spirit to overcome even the most daunting obstacles.

\n Weight: 610g\n
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 38 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780241531709\n \n