Vaccines Change the World
“Vaccines Change the World” is a well written book that looks into the history and science of vaccines. It is an informative and illustrated book written for middle school and teens that will captivate, inform and entertain the reader.
Stop, Look and See - Jim Smith
Jim Smith was totally paralyzed from the neck down at age 2. His parents were told “the hospital is full - take him home”. Jim has his own special perspective to life with the effects of this terrible virus.
The Vicious Case of the Viral Vaccine
“The Vicious Case of the Viral Vaccine” by Pedred Noyce and Roberta Baxter is a gripping medical thriller that delves into the captivating world of vaccine development and public health crisis.” A book review by Alexis
“In Search of Normal” - Deb Stambaugh
One August day I was outside in front of our home playing hopscotch with some of the other girls in the neighborhood, when I realized I did not feel well. A few days later, my right arm was paralyzed.
Nemesis by Philip Roth
“Nemesis is a powerful book, one that will stay with you for some time. Roth’s sentence structure and ability to bring his hometown of Newark to life in 1944 is uncannily skillful and masterful and is why I included so many quotes from the book.”
By Pamela Sergey
The Autumn Ghost: How the Battle Against a Polio Epidemic Revolutionized Modern Medical Care
“The Autumn Ghost: How the Battle Against a Polio Epidemic Revolutionized Modern Medical Care by Hannah Wunsch is an enlightening and deeply impactful story of this critical moment in medical history. “
By Pamela Sergey